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Daddy Do-Funny's Wisdom Jingles

by Ruth McEnery Stuart

Level C1 · AdvancedPoetryChildren's92 chapters
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CEFR level
C1
Length
92 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

An aging ex-slave known as Daddy Do-Funny shares his sharp, playful wisdom and vivid stories from plantation life, captivating children and neighbors alike with his unique blend of humor, insight, and heartfelt memories of a bygone era.

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Contents

92 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02FOREWORD
03DADDY'S WEATHER PRAYER
04THE OLD ROOSTER
05THE BUTTERFLY
06THE WREN
07THE WATERMELON
08THE GOURD
09JUDGE OWL
10THE MOSQUITO
11CONFESSION
12THE GAME-COCK

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