The Bradleys Move West to Frontier Land
The Bradley family with parents and children Arthur sixteen John fourteen and Amelia twelve relocates to a log cabin near a river in the Great Frontier west of the Mississippi. They encounter few whites and many Indians, raising concerns for safety as treaties with the red men are often broken. On the day before Thanksgiving Mrs. Bradley laments a lean feast, noting the only meat will be what they catch in the woods.
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Thanksgiving Frontier Rescue by Amelia Bradley
Amelia Bradley uses courage and stealth to rescue her brothers Art and John from a Native village after a Thanksgiving hunt. Amelia, Art, and John unite with aid from a French ally to free themselves, return home, and receive a hero’s welcome from local settlers.
Undaunted Billy Long-Hair Football Slayer
Youthful Billy Long-Hair, a long-haired football player, planned a Thanksgiving Day game against a mighty foe. He charged into battle but was knocked down by a blow, leaving him with an eye bound and an arm in a sling. He vowed football remains his passion.
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Turkeyville Triumphs on Thanksgiving Eve
In a farmyard tale set before Thanksgiving, Mrs. Turkey Gobbler overhears plans to kill a turkey hen for dinner. The eldest turkey flees a real danger as a bug escapes, hinting at a humorous escape from the farmer’s kitchen.
Thanksgiving Rebus: Barnyard Turkey's Escape and Feast
A Thanksgiving tale centers on Mrs. Turkey Gobbler warning the flock to avoid being fat and eaten by the Thomson family. Despite her advice, Old Mr. Gobbler overindulges, plans to hide, but is outwitted and served for the feast while other fowls refrain to stay thin.
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Toucan, a Tropical Bird with Bright Beak and Shy Demeanor
The Toucan is a tropical bird noted for its brilliant plumage and ungainly form. It lives high in trees or in mangrove swamps where berries and insects abound, and it is a shy, small-flock species compared with Hornbills.
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