Persimmon Jim: The 'Possum by J.W. Lippincott
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This classic living nature lore book by Joseph Wharton Lippincott, first published in 1924, is a story for young readers about Persimmon Jim, the 'possum and his adventures in Goose Creek. It is complete and unabridged.
As a baby, still clinging to his mother's back, Jim and his sister are caught in a trap and taken to be pets. His sister is tamed, but Jim quickly learns some new tricks and escapes--to begin his adventures in the woods surrounding Ben Slown's and Sam Collins' farms, hunted constantly by Ed Johnson.
True knowledge of the ways of Opossums, and many other woods creatures are weaved seamlessly into the story, making this a great reading selection for homeschool natural history lessons, or for true animal-loving children.
Recommended age range: 6-12 years old.
As a baby, still clinging to his mother's back, Jim and his sister are caught in a trap and taken to be pets. His sister is tamed, but Jim quickly learns some new tricks and escapes--to begin his adventures in the woods surrounding Ben Slown's and Sam Collins' farms, hunted constantly by Ed Johnson.
True knowledge of the ways of Opossums, and many other woods creatures are weaved seamlessly into the story, making this a great reading selection for homeschool natural history lessons, or for true animal-loving children.
Recommended age range: 6-12 years old.
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Content Considerations
- There is one use of the word "colored" used in the beginning of the book. Excerpt -
Additional information
- Includes 10 original illustrations by J.W. Lippincott, and 10 new illustrations unique to this edition.
- Cover illustration by Charles Livingston Bull.
- Paperback: Gloss cover, 5.25" X 8", 137 pages
- Hardback: Matte Cover, 5.5" x 8", 132 pages
- Black & White Interior with Cream Paper
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