XIII: Happy Jack Gets a Warning
One of Happy Jack's hungry neighbors; passes under Happy Jack's tree and gets a nut shell dropped on his head.
Happy Jack Decides to Make a Call
Mentioned as a potential danger to avoid during the visit.
XIX: Tommy Tit and Happy Jack Pay a Visit
Mentioned as eating breakfast out back, posing no threat to Happy Jack's visit.
XXXII: Happy Jack Is Perfectly Happy
Bowser seems to accept Happy Jack as part of the family, even winking at him when Happy Jack drops nutshells on his head.
Hooty the Owl Changes His Hunting Grounds
Hooty blames Reddy Fox, along with Old Man Coyote and Granny Fox, for spoiling the hunting in the Green Forest.
X: Peter Rabbit Almost Decides to Return Home
Mentioned as a potential danger that Peter had expected to find in the Old Pasture, but not actually present in this chapter.
XVI: Peter Rabbit’s Looking-Glass
Mentioned as someone Peter used to poke fun at for bragging about his handsome suit.
Peter Introduces Mrs. Peter
Watches from a distance with Granny Fox, making a sly remark about Mrs. Peter's sweetness.
XXX: Reddy Fox Learns the Secret
Reddy uses his sharp eyes, keen ears, and especially his nose to uncover the secret in the Old Briar-patch without asking any direct questions.
XXXI: Blacky the Crow Has Sharp Eyes
Hears Blacky's announcement and grumbles that Old Man Coyote will now try to catch the young rabbits.
Peter Rabbit's Nursery
One of the predators showing interest in the nursery.
Bowser the Hound
The central character of the chapter, lost and trying to find his way home.
I: Old Man Coyote Leads Bowser Away
Eagerly pursues Old Man Coyote, not realizing he is being led into strange country.
Old Man Coyote Plays a Trick
Becomes so absorbed in chasing Old Man Coyote that he is led into strange country and loses the trail.
What Happened to Bowser
Exhausted but persistent, Bowser follows Old Man Coyote's scent until he falls off a bank into icy water.
IV: Poor Bowser
Lost, cold, bruised, and exhausted after being led onto a frozen river by Old Man Coyote; he limps ashore and howls in despair.
Bowser Spends a Bad Night
Lost, wet, tired, lame, and hungry; takes shelter in a deserted sugar camp.
Bowser Spends a Bad Night
Mentioned as a target of Bowser's past nighttime hunts.
VI: The Surprise of Blacky the Crow
Bowser is found inside the sugar camp house, surprising Blacky.
VII: Blacky the Crow Takes Pity on Bowser
Lost and lonesome, he shows friendliness toward Blacky and whines for help.
How Blacky the Crow Helped Bowser
Bowser is injured, hungry, and lonely, but follows Blacky's guidance toward a road that leads to a farmhouse.
IX: Old Man Coyote Gives Out Dark Hints
Mentioned as having been led far away and lost; his absence is the subject of rumor.
X: How Reddy Fox Investigated
Reddy investigates the disappearance of Bowser, moving cautiously and using his senses to confirm Bowser is gone.
X: How Reddy Fox Investigated
Bowser is absent from his home, confirmed by Reddy's investigation and Farmer Brown's boy's calls.
XI: A Little Unpleasantness
Reddy plans to raid the henhouse, feeling safe without Bowser, but is frightened by Old Man Coyote.
XI: A Little Unpleasantness
Bowser is absent from his house, leading Reddy to believe he is gone.
The Cleverness of Old Man Coyote
Frustrated and angry after being outwitted by Old Man Coyote; waits to see what happens.
XIII: The Mischievous Little Night Breeze
Sneaks into the henyard and tries to open the henhouse door, but gets trapped when the gate blows shut.
The Difference Between Being Inside and Outside
Trapped inside Farmer Brown's henyard after the gate swings shut, shifting from contentment to fear and despair.
The Difference Between Being Inside and Outside
Mentioned as having disappeared, contributing to Reddy's initial sense of safety.
XV: Reddy's Forlorn Chance
Reddy is the central character, trapped in the henyard and later manages to enter the henhouse.
XV: Reddy's Forlorn Chance
Bowser is mentioned in the opening saying but does not appear in the chapter.
Why Reddy Went Without a Chicken Dinner
Reddy is trapped in the henhouse and must resist eating a chicken to avoid detection.
XVII: Farmer Brown’s Boy Drops a Pan of Corn
Hides in the henhouse, waiting to escape when Farmer Brown's boy opens the door.
Mutual Relief
Escapes from the henhouse and feels immense relief upon finding the gate open.
Where Was Bowser the Hound?
The missing hound whose whereabouts are unknown to most.
Where Was Bowser the Hound?
Very interested in Bowser's fate; hopes Bowser never returns so life will be easier for Granny Fox and himself.
Where Bowser Was
Weak, lame, and half-frozen, Bowser follows the road and is rescued at a farmhouse.
Bowser Becomes a Prisoner
Bowser is the central character, injured and taken in by a farm family, feeling both grateful and imprisoned by their kindness.
XXII: Farmer Brown’s Boy Looks in Vain
Bowser is missing and presumed dead; Farmer Brown's boy searches for him in vain.
XXII: Farmer Brown’s Boy Looks in Vain
Reddy Fox, along with Old Granny Fox, becomes bold and approaches the henyard.
Bowser's Great Voice
Uses his great voice to express homesickness while tied in the yard.
Blacky Tries to Get Help
Bowser is mentioned as being alive, lost, and homesick; Blacky knows his location and seeks to help him.
XXV: Blacky Calls on Reddy Fox
Reddy is returning from a night's hunt when Blacky arrives; he is wary of Blacky's compliments and admits to being hungry despite his fine coat.
XXV: Blacky Calls on Reddy Fox
Bowser is mentioned as being in trouble, having been led into it by Old Man Coyote, and is the reason Blacky seeks help.
Red Wits and Black Wits
Engages in a clever game of wits with Blacky the Crow, pretending to be hungry and dismissing the mention of Bowser the Hound.
Red Wits and Black Wits
Mentioned by Blacky as having been seen recently, but Reddy expresses hope that Bowser will never return.
The Artfulness of Blacky
Greedily inquires about the fat hens, falling for Blacky's trick.
The Artfulness of Blacky
The hidden beneficiary of Blacky's scheme, though not present in the scene.
Reddy Fox Dreams of Chickens
Reddy is hungry and contemplates seeking the farm with fat hens that Blacky the Crow mentioned; he dreams of catching them.
Reddy Tries to Arouse Blacky's Pity
Pretends to be weak and starving to gain Blacky's sympathy and trick him into revealing the farm's location.
Reddy Tries to Arouse Blacky's Pity
Mentioned as a prisoner of kindness at the farm, central to Blacky's scheme.
Blacky the Crow Is All Pity
Pretends to be weak and feeble, but eagerly follows Blacky's lead to reach the fat hens.
Blacky Is Much Pleased with Himself
Follows Blacky, pretending to be weak but actually moving swiftly; is unaware that Blacky sees through his pretense.
Blacky Is Much Pleased with Himself
Mentioned as the one Blacky hopes to help return home by luring Reddy to the farm.
XXXII: Blacky Waits for Reddy
Arrives tired and suspicious, having been led far from home by Blacky's trick; becomes alert when a rooster crows.
XXXIII: Reddy Watches the Fat Hens
Reddy is the central character, cunning and patient as he stalks the fat hens, resisting the urge to rush in.
XXXIII: Reddy Watches the Fat Hens
Bowser is mentioned in the opening line as a reference point for Reddy's changed behavior.
Patience and Impatience
Reddy Fox lies patiently behind a fallen tree and then behind a pile of old boards, waiting to catch a fat hen without alarming the others.
Things Happen All at Once
Reddy is the red spot behind the pile of boards; he springs out and seizes a fat hen, then flees with it toward the swamp, dismayed by Bowser's pursuit.
Things Happen All at Once
Bowser follows the farmer out of the house and gives chase to Reddy, roaring with a voice that Reddy recognizes.
Reddy Hides the Fat Hen
Reddy is in a fix, carrying a heavy fat hen while being chased by Bowser the Hound. He hides the hen in a hollow stump and tries various tricks to lose Bowser, but struggles due to unfamiliar terrain.
Reddy Hides the Fat Hen
Bowser is on Reddy's trail, pursuing him persistently. He is too wise to be fooled by common tricks, forcing Reddy to keep running.
XXXVII: Farmer Brown’s Boy Has a Glad Surprise
Heard baying in the distance, recognized by Farmer Brown's boy, and seen chasing Reddy Fox.
XXXVII: Farmer Brown’s Boy Has a Glad Surprise
Running ahead of Bowser, passes Farmer Brown's boy without suspicion.
Reddy Goes Back for His Fat Hen
Joyfully reunites with Farmer Brown's boy, forgetting the hunt entirely.
Reddy Goes Back for His Fat Hen
Observes Bowser's reunion and decides to go back for his hidden fat hen.
A Vanished Dinner
Returns to the swamp eagerly anticipating a meal from the stolen fat hen, only to find it has mysteriously vanished.
Where Was Reddy’s Dinner?
Reddy is puzzled and frustrated when the fat hen he hid disappears mysteriously. He uses his sharp wits and keen nose to investigate but finds no clues, then discovers the farmyard hens are locked away.
Where Was Reddy’s Dinner?
Bowser's scent is detected by Reddy around the stump, but Reddy knows Bowser did not take the hen because he was chasing Reddy at the time.
What Blacky the Crow Saw
Reddy is outwitted by Blacky and forced to hide the fat hen in a hollow stump to evade Bowser.
What Blacky the Crow Saw
Bowser is led on the trail of Reddy Fox, as Blacky intended, to bring him back home.
All Is Well That Ends Well
Tired, hungry, and bitterly disappointed after losing his hidden hen, but later finds a picked chicken and eats a fine dinner.
All Is Well That Ends Well
Returns home to Farmer Brown's and is spoiled by everyone, becoming the happiest dog in the Great World.
Old Granny Fox
Mentioned as the son of Old Granny Fox, though not directly appearing in the chapter.
Reddy Fox Brings Granny News
Brings news of finding a dead fish and spotting Quacker the Wild Duck.
Reddy Fox Brings Granny News
Mentioned as a threat if the foxes are seen during daylight.
II: Granny and Reddy Fox Go Hunting
Skeptical and conceited, Reddy follows Granny reluctantly, planning to be saucy when she fails.
III: Reddy Is Sure Granny Has Lost Her Senses
Reddy is skeptical and embarrassed by Granny's behavior, thinking she has lost her senses, but he obeys her orders and watches from hiding.
Reddy Fox Is Afraid to Go Home
Reddy is afraid to go home after spoiling Granny's hunting trick; he spends the night hungry and miserable in the Green Forest.
Old Granny Fox Is Caught Napping
Mentioned as smart but not as smart as Granny.
Old Granny Fox Is Caught Napping
Hunts Granny's trail but is tricked and loses her scent.
Granny Fox Has a Bad Dream
Appears in Granny's memory and dream as the pursuer she tricked earlier and who chases her in the nightmare.
IX: Reddy Fox Hears About Granny Fox
Reddy hears the news about Granny Fox and plans to use it against her.
Reddy Fox Is Impudent
Headstrong and impudent, Reddy plans to answer back to Granny and does so when scolded, only to be punished.
XII: Granny and Reddy Fox Hunt in Vain
Hungry and frustrated, he tries to catch Peter Rabbit in the briar-patch but is scratched and fails.
Granny Fox Admits Growing Old
Discouraged and hungry, but after resting he resolves to find food and bring it back to Granny.
Three Vain and Foolish Wishes
Reddy makes three vain wishes out of hunger and frustration while hunting for food.
Reddy Fights a Battle
Struggles with hunger and bitterness, then overcomes selfishness to share his catch with Granny.
Reddy Is Made Truly Happy
Brings a fish to Granny, fights his own selfishness, and feels true happiness from helping her.
Granny Fox Promises Reddy Bowser’s Dinner
Expresses hunger and faith in Granny's plan, eager to take action against Bowser.
Granny Fox Promises Reddy Bowser’s Dinner
The target of the foxes' scheme; his dinner is to be stolen, and he is chained up.
Why Bowser the Hound Didn’t Eat His Dinner
Bowser is chained and tricked by the foxes; he loses his dinner.
Why Bowser the Hound Didn’t Eat His Dinner
Reddy distracts Bowser while Granny steals the food.
Old Man Coyote Does a Little Thinking
Enjoys stealing Bowser's dinner and feels confident about repeating the trick.
Old Man Coyote Does a Little Thinking
Has his dinner stolen twice by the foxes; his whines reveal his confusion.
XX: A Twice Stolen Dinner
Assists Granny by distracting Bowser the Hound, then arrives too late to share the stolen dinner.
XX: A Twice Stolen Dinner
His dinner is stolen by the foxes, then stolen again by Old Man Coyote.
Granny and Reddy Talk Things Over
Reddy is angry and resentful toward Old Man Coyote, but grudgingly admits the fairness of the theft under Granny's reasoning.
Granny and Reddy Talk Things Over
Bowser is the original owner of the stolen dinner; he makes a racket that alerts Mrs. Brown, but cannot explain what happened.
Granny Fox Plans to Get a Fat Hen
Eager to join the hunt but is told to wait; shows impatience with Granny's cautious approach.
XXIII: Farmer Brown’s Boy Forgets to Close the Gate
Reddy Fox waits eagerly at home for Granny's report and learns that the gate is open.
XXIII: Farmer Brown’s Boy Forgets to Close the Gate
Bowser barks and tugs at his chain after glimpsing Granny Fox, distracting his master.
A Midnight Visit
Impatient and doubtful, Reddy follows Granny's lead and eventually enters the henhouse.
A Dinner for Two
Impatient and hungry, he follows Granny's lead and learns the value of moderation.
A Dinner for Two
Mentioned as a potential threat whose barking would alert Farmer Brown.
XXVI: Farmer Brown’s Boy Sets a Trap
Reddy is eager to return to the henhouse for more chickens, but is warned by Granny Fox to stay away.
Prickly Porky Takes a Sun Bath
Sore and stiff from a gunshot, sleeps in the old house and later runs into Prickly Porky's quills.
The New Home in the Old Pasture
Dislikes the new home in the Old Pasture, feeling lonesome and missing the Green Meadows; reflects on his foolishness that caused the move.
