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Tommy and the Wishing Stone

Tommy and the Wishing Stone

By: Thornton W. Burgess
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 This is the story about Tommy and how he came to better understand the animals around him. Tommy has a favourite stone that he likes to sit upon to think about his day and ponder his troubles. He comes to name this stone the wishing-stone, as it seems to grant his impulsive wishes to become various animals that happen to cross his path while sitting there. Tommy learns first-hand about the exciting life of these animals and gains a new perspective after each exciting adventure. - Summary by SweetHomeCopyright Animals and Nature Genre Art Biological Sciences Literary History & Criticism Science
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  • Tommy and the Wishing Stone - Thornton W Burgess

    Tommy and the Wishing Stone - Thornton W Burgess
    Apr 29 2026
    This is the story about Tommy and how he came to better understand the animals around him. Tommy has a favourite stone that he likes to sit upon to think about his day and ponder his troubles. He comes to name this stone the wishing-stone, as it seems to grant his impulsive wishes to become various animals that happen to cross his path while sitting there. Tommy learns first-hand about the exciting life of these animals and gains a new perspective after each exciting adventure. - Summary by SweetHome
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    4 hrs and 45 mins
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