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100 1 _aMoncrieff, Miss
245 1 4 _aThe Old Oak Tree
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-17
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Old Oak Tree" by Miss Moncrieff is a charming children's tale written in the late 19th century. This story is designed for a young audience, featuring delightful woodland characters and addressing themes of community, the consequences of envy, and the importance of harmonious living. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque park, it unfolds the adventures and interactions of the animals living in and around an ancient oak tree. The narrative follows Bunny the Rabbit, Jerry the Squirrel, Cozie Cowl the Owl, and a variety of birds who coexist peacefully until the disruptive arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Jay. These newcomers introduce discord, prompting questions about each character's living conditions and instilling doubt in the once contented community. As tensions rise and the harmony of the Old Oak is threatened, the Squire ultimately decides to remove the noisy Jays, thereby restoring peace. The story closes with a celebration among the remaining animals as they reflect on their bond and the lessons learned about acceptance and the perils of gossip and envy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aTrees -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62682
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