Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
eBook
(Fortis Publishing June 1, 2020)
This book tells the story of a naughty red squirrel named Nutkin and his narrow escape from an owl called Old Brown.
Squirrel Nutkin had its origins in an illustrated letter Beatrix Potter sent to Norah Moore, the daughter of her former governess. The background illustrations were modelled on Derwentwater and St. Herbert's Island in the Lake District.
Squirrel Nutkin, his brother Twinkleberry, and their cousins sail to Owl Island on little rafts they constructed of twigs. They offer Old Brown, the owl who lives there, a gift and ask his permission to do their nut-collecting on his island. Nutkin, however, dances about singing a silly riddle. Old Brown pays no attention to Nutkin but after six days of Nutkin's annoyance, he grabs Nutkin and tries to skin him alive. Nutkin escapes, but not without losing most of his tail. After this, he becomes furious when he is asked riddles.
Squirrel Nutkin had its origins in an illustrated letter Beatrix Potter sent to Norah Moore, the daughter of her former governess. The background illustrations were modelled on Derwentwater and St. Herbert's Island in the Lake District.
Squirrel Nutkin, his brother Twinkleberry, and their cousins sail to Owl Island on little rafts they constructed of twigs. They offer Old Brown, the owl who lives there, a gift and ask his permission to do their nut-collecting on his island. Nutkin, however, dances about singing a silly riddle. Old Brown pays no attention to Nutkin but after six days of Nutkin's annoyance, he grabs Nutkin and tries to skin him alive. Nutkin escapes, but not without losing most of his tail. After this, he becomes furious when he is asked riddles.
- Pages
- 35
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