Whitefoot the Wood Mouse

Farmer Brown

Farmer Brown sees Whitefoot as a pest and tries to keep him out of his home.

Timmy the Flying Squirrel

Timmy and Whitefoot are close friends who share food and watch out for each other.

Whitey the Snowy Owl

Whitey is a predator who hunts Whitefoot, keeping the mouse in constant fear.

Whitey the Snowy Owl

Whitey is a predator who hunts Whitefoot, keeping the mouse in constant fear.

Timmy the Flying Squirrel

Timmy and Whitefoot are close friends who share food and watch out for each other.

Timmy the Flying Squirrel

Timmy and Whitefoot are close friends who share food and watch out for each other.

Farmer Brown

Farmer Brown sees Whitefoot as a pest and tries to keep him out of his home.

III: Lightfoot Tells How His Antlers Grew

Appears as Jumper the Hare, Peter's cousin, who confirms Lightfoot's story.

Lightfoot's Clever Trick

Referenced as Jumper the Hare, seen squatting under a hemlock branch to nap.

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse

Whitefoot is the central character, feeling anxious and vulnerable as his home becomes unsafe.

Whitefoot Spends a Happy Winter

Protagonist who discovers a hole in Farmer Brown's sugar-house and decides to spend the winter there, enjoying safety and comfort.

II: Whitefoot Sees Queer Things

Protagonist of the chapter; grows from fearful to curious and bold as he observes the sugaring process.

Farmer Brown's Boy Becomes Acquainted

Timidly peeps out from under the woodpile, gradually overcomes fear, and finally eats from Farmer Brown's boy's hand.

Whitefoot Grows Anxious

Grows anxious and suspicious as his home in the woodpile is slowly dismantled.

The End of Whitefoot’s Worries

Worries about losing his home, loses appetite, flees when his nest is exposed, but returns at night to find his home restored.

A Very Careless Jump

Whitefoot is happy and secure in his new home, but his carelessness causes him to fall into a pail of sap.

VII: Whitefoot Gives Up Hope

Trapped in a pail of sap, Whitefoot struggles to stay afloat and feels utterly hopeless.

The Rescue

Falls into a pail of sap and is nearly drowned; rescued and revived by Farmer Brown's boy.

Two Timid Persons Meet

Emerges from a hole in the snow, frightened by Jumper, and lists his many enemies.

Two Timid Persons Meet

Crouches at the foot of a tree, camouflaged in his white winter coat, and converses with Whitefoot about their shared timidity.

X: The White Watchers

Crouches at the foot of a tree, terrified and motionless, watching Whitey the Snowy Owl.

Jumper Is in Doubt

Hides in a snow tunnel, watching Whitey from a second hole.

Whitey the Owl Saves Jumper

Referenced as Jumper the Hare, the central character in danger.

Whitefoot Decides Quickly

Discovers Whitey the Snowy Owl, watches the attack on Shadow, and decides to flee his home out of fear.

Whitefoot Decides Quickly

Mentioned as a friend of Whitefoot; remains still during the owl's attack and later bounds away.

Shadow's Return

His tunnels and nest are discovered by Shadow, who waits for his return.

Shadow's Return

Mentioned as the prey Shadow was hunting; escapes during the encounter with Whitey.

XV: Whitefoot’s Dreadful Journey

Whitefoot is the protagonist of this chapter, fleeing in terror after seeing Shadow the Weasel. He experiences constant fear and exhaustion during his journey.

Whitefoot Climbs a Tree

Fleeing Shadow the Weasel, Whitefoot climbs a dead tree seeking a hollow for safety, but is spotted by Butcher the Shrike.

Whitefoot Finds a Hole Just in Time

Whitefoot is the protagonist of this chapter, fleeing from Butcher the Shrike and finding a hole just in time.

An Unpleasant Surprise

Finds refuge in a dead tree hole after escaping Butcher the Shrike, discovers the bed is occupied by Timmy the Flying Squirrel.

Whitefoot Finds a Home at Last

Homeless and hungry, Whitefoot searches for a new home after fleeing Shadow the Weasel, eventually being offered an old stub by Timmy.

XX: Whitefoot Makes Himself at Home

Finds and settles into an empty stub, makes a new bed, and explores the area.

Whitefoot Envies Timmy

Feels envy toward Timmy's flying ability; adapts to a nocturnal schedule for safety.

XXII: Timmy Proves to Be a True Neighbor

Unaware of the danger from Hooty while foraging; saved by Timmy's brave act.

Whitefoot Spends a Dreadful Night

Whitefoot is the protagonist of this chapter, experiencing intense fear and staying hidden in his home all night due to Hooty's hooting.

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse Is Unhappy

Whitefoot experiences unexplained unhappiness despite spring's arrival, losing appetite and interest in his home.

Whitefoot Finds Out What the Matter Was

Whitefoot is the central character, initially unhappy and lonely, then discovering the source of his melancholy through the drumming of another Wood Mouse.

Love Fills the Heart of Whitefoot

Plays hide-and-seek with a stranger and falls in love with little Miss Dainty.

Mr. and Mrs. Whitefoot

Courts Miss Dainty, wins her love, and becomes her mate; protective and joyful.

Mrs. Whitefoot Decides on a Home

Proudly shows his home but meekly follows Mrs. Whitefoot's decision to find a new one.

Making Over an Old House

Whitefoot is skeptical about using the old thrush nest but follows Mrs. Whitefoot's instructions to gather materials.

The Whitefoots Enjoy Their New Home

Whitefoot admires Mrs. Whitefoot's building skills and gradually feels safe in their new home, even enjoying its movement in the wind.

Whitefoot Is Hurt

Whitefoot is emotionally hurt and confused after being turned away from his home by Mrs. Whitefoot.

The Surprise

Returns home and is surprised to find his new babies.

Boxer Gets His Own Breakfast

Chased by Boxer but escapes into a hole.