The Adventures of Fleet Foot and Her Fawns / A True-to-Nature Story for Children and Their Elders

A mother doe named Fleet Foot trains her spotted fawns in the practical skills of woodland life, teaching them to run, leap, signal danger, and follow her lead to avoid predators. The narrative unfolds in a series of true-to-nature episodes that pit the herd against foxes, lynx, wolves, harsh winter hunger, and the challenges of steep trails and scarce forage. Encounters with streams, wild grapes, and trout, plus a cautious relationship with a farmer who once aided the doe, form part of their survival story, while community practices like round-ups and a farmer’s plan shape the animals’ choices and the fawns’ coming-of-age.