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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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  • Reading level: 7th grade

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter is a beloved children's story written in the early 20th century. This charming book falls into the category of children's literature and tells the tale of a mischievous young rabbit. The story centers on themes of adventure and the consequences of disobedience, featuring the titular character's escapade in Mr. McGregor's garden. In the story, Peter Rabbit, warned by his mother not to enter Mr. McGregor's garden due to the fate of his father, disregards her advice and sneaks in. He enjoys a feast of vegetables but soon finds himself in dire trouble when Mr. McGregor discovers him. The tale follows Peter's frantic attempts to escape, showcasing his various narrow escapes and the chaos that ensues. Ultimately, Peter's adventure concludes with him returning home exhausted and in trouble for losing his clothing, leaving readers with a moral about the importance of listening to parental guidance and the potential repercussions of naughty behavior.

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THE TALE

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PETER RABBIT

THE TALE

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This free edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #14304, released 2004-12-08. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Children & Young Adult Reading, Adventure.

Other editions: eBook #14838 (most read).

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