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Minnie's Pet Parrot
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- Gutenberg ID
- 26617
- Title
- Minnie's Pet Parrot
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Minnie's Pet Parrot introduces young readers to the joys of animal companionship through the story of Minnie Lee and her intelligent silver-gray parrot, Poll. Blending factual natural history with charming anecdotes, this classic tale encourages kindness to animals while showcasing Poll's wit, jealousy, and remarkable ability to mimic human speech and behavior.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In 'Minnie's Pet Parrot' by Madeline Leslie, the narrative centers on Minnie Lee, an only child raised in a comfortable home filled with diverse animals, including a cat, dog, pony, lamb, and monkey. Her most cherished companion is Miss Poll, a silver-gray parrot with a scarlet tail who has been part of the family for fifteen years. Poll is depicted as a proud, jealous, and mischievous mimic who delights in imitating visitors, family members, and even the sounds of nature. The book details Poll's playful antics, such as calling for the dog 'Leo' to cause amusement, and her ability to detect a thief named Mr. Brush by screaming 'Bacon' whenever he attempts to steal meat from the household. The text also recounts Poll's emotional reaction to a new dog, which triggers her jealousy and leads to her decline and eventual death, illustrating the deep bond between the bird and her mistress. Beyond Minnie's pet, the narrative weaves in anecdotes of other famous parrots, including one that saved silver from robbers by alerting the police and another that helped clear a prince of a murder charge by mourning his imprisonment. Through these true-to-life stories, the book aims to foster a love for animals and an understanding of their feelings and intelligence. The author emphasizes that studying the character and habits of lower animals imbues humans with an interest in their wants and feelings, encouraging readers to treat them kindly as part of God's creation. The tone is affectionate and educational, blending humor with poignant moments to highlight the sagacity and emotional depth of birds.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26617.epub.noimages
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People
Authors
- Madeline Leslie
Classification
Categories
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pets
- Children and Animals