Lightfoot the Deer was originally published in 1921 and is just one of the delightful stories written by children's author Thornton W. Burgess. It was part of the Green Forest Series of four books. These stories first appeared in Burgess's newspaper story column. Mr. Burgess grew up in Sandwich,Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. It is here that he learned a deep appreciation of nature and the outside world. His nature stories have entertained and enlightened children since 1910.

Autumn should have been a season of contentment for the inhabitants of the Green Forest. Food was plentiful and all the young creatures born earlier in the year had been taught how to look out for themselves. It should not have been a sad time, but it was--because of the hunters and their long guns!

Lightfoot the Deer was especially concerned. "There"s nothing quite so terrible as being continually hunted," he thought. The handsome creature certainly had cause to worry, as young readers soon learn in this exciting and sensitively written tale by naturalist Thornton W.Burgess. With the opening of hunting season, Lightfoot finds himself pursued by a determined two-legged predator with a deadly weapon; and even with the help of his friends Sammy Jay, Paddy the Beaver, and--unexpeetedly--a concerned human, Lightfoot faces constant threats to his survival.

Young readers will find this exciting tale of a courageous animal filled with valuable lessons about nature and wildlife. Newly reset in large, easy-to-read type, the story is enhanced by Harrison Cady"s original illustrations.

Peter Rabbit Meets Lightfoot

Lightfoot"s New Antlers

Lightfoot Tells How His Antlers Grew

The Spirit of Fear

Sammy Jay Brings Lightfoot Word

A Game of Hide and Seek

The Merry Little Breezes Help Lightfoot

Wit Against Wit

Lightfoot Becomes Uncertain

Lightfoot"s Clever Trick

The Hunted Watches the Hunter

Lightfoot Visits Paddy the Beaver

Lightfoot and Paddy Become Partners

How Paddy Warned Lightfoot

The Three Watchers

Visitors to Paddy"s Pond

Sammy Jay Arrives

The Hunter Loses His Temper

Sammy Jay Is Modest

Lightfoot Hears a Dreadful Sound

How Lightfoot Got Rid of the Hounds

Lightfoot"s Long Swim

Lightfoot Finds a Friend

The Hunter Is Disappointed

The Hunter Lies in Wait

Lightfoot Does the Wise Thing

Sammy Jay Worries

The Hunting Season Ends

Mr. and Mrs. Quack Are Startled

The Mystery Is Solved

A Surprising Discovery

Lightfoot Sees the Stranger

A Different Game of Hide and Seek

A Startling New Footprint

Lightfoot Is Reckless

Sammy Jay Takes a Hand

The Great Fight

An Unseen Watcher

Lightfoot Discovers Love

Happy Days in the Green Forest