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Calpurnia lives in a Florida forest and, accompanied by her faithful dog Buggy‑horse, discovers a secret river where she successfully catches fish. With the bounty she feeds neighbors in need and, ultimately, shares portions with the forest’s animal residents, fostering a bond between human and wildlife.
This gentle tale of resourcefulness and generosity underscores the themes of community, hunger, and the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature within a woodland setting.
First publish date: 1955
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
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