WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Rago and Goni, the Tree-Dweller Children cover

Rago and Goni, the Tree-Dweller Children

By Belle Wiley
Open in WeRead

About This Book

The narrative follows two siblings and their mother who live high in the forest canopy in a long-ago setting. It depicts their daily survival—sleeping in woven beds among branches, gathering nuts and berries, drinking at the river, racing through treetops, and learning to detect and evade predators such as panthers, hyenas, and bears. Separate episodes show clan life, methods of hunting and shelter building, the discovery and use of fire, and a violent attack and subsequent return, emphasizing resourcefulness, cooperation, and the hazards of early communal living.

About the Author

Wiley, Belle portrait

Belle Wiley

Belle Wiley was an American author known for her children's literature, which often features themes of nature and adventure. Her notable works include "Children of the Cliff," "Lodrix, the Little Lake Dweller," "Mewanee, the Little Indian Boy," and "Rago and Goni, the Tree-Dweller Children." Wiley's stories are characterized by their imaginative settings and engaging characters, appealing to young readers and fostering a sense of exploration and curiosity about the world. Through her writing, she contributed to the rich tradition of early 20th-century children's fiction.

More Books by This Author

3 picks
Children of the Cliff cover Children of the Cliff by Belle Wiley Lodrix, the Little Lake Dweller cover Lodrix, the Little Lake Dweller by Belle Wiley Mewanee, the Little Indian Boy cover Mewanee, the Little Indian Boy by Belle Wiley