# Sammy Jay — Green Meadow Stories character guide > Sammy Jay in Green Meadow Stories by Thornton W. Burgess. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Sammy, Sammy Jay, Later Sammy Jay, Sammy Jay Becomes Curious **First appearance:** 0023-xxiii-sammy-jay-is-quite-upset ## Snapshot Sharp-eyed blue jay who cannot resist a dare, following Happy Jack Squirrel right onto Farmer Brown's windowsill and straight into trouble. ## Who they are Sammy Jay misses very little in the Green Forest, and he is quick to needle Happy Jack about his new boldness. When Happy Jack dares him to follow to Farmer Brown's house, Sammy takes the challenge, only to watch his friend stroll through an open window and help himself to nuts. Speechless for once in his life, Sammy flees back to the forest, and his shaken pride marks how far Happy Jack has come. ## Relationships ### [Peter Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/peter_rabbit) _rivalry_ Sammy Jay often teases and harasses Peter Rabbit, creating a tense, antagonistic relationship. ### [Reddy Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/reddy_fox) _rivalry_ Reddy Fox and Sammy Jay are mutual antagonists, often tricking or harassing each other. ### [Peter Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/peter_rabbit) _rivalry_ Sammy Jay often teases and harasses Peter Rabbit, creating a tense, antagonistic relationship. ### [Reddy Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/reddy_fox) _rivalry_ Reddy Fox and Sammy Jay are mutual antagonists, often tricking or harassing each other. ### [Peter Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/peter_rabbit) _rivalry_ Sammy Jay often teases and harasses Peter Rabbit, creating a tense, antagonistic relationship. ## In the story ### [Striped Chipmunk's Thanksgiving Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xi-striped-chipmunk-s-thanksgiving-dinner) Invited to join the feast after arriving later. ### [Happy Jack Does Some Thinking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xii-happy-jack-does-some-thinking) Interrupts Happy Jack's thoughts to ask if he is sick, showing concern. ### [XVII: Tommy Tit Brings News](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xvii-tommy-tit-brings-news) Mentioned as having taken the suet meant for Tommy Tit. ### [Sammy Jay Is Quite Upset](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxiii-sammy-jay-is-quite-upset) Surprises Happy Jack strutting and is challenged to follow him; becomes upset and speechless when Happy Jack enters the house and stays calm. ### [XXIX: Farmer Brown’s Boy Takes a Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxix-farmer-brown-s-boy-takes-a-prisoner) Mentioned as one who tells all he knows, likely revealing Happy Jack's location to Shadow. ### [What Farmer Brown’s Boy Did with Shadow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxi-what-farmer-brown-s-boy-did-with-shadow) Sammy Jay is mentioned as an example of someone whose unruly tongue gets him into trouble, similar to the animals taunting Shadow. ### [XXXII: Happy Jack Is Perfectly Happy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxii-happy-jack-is-perfectly-happy) Sammy Jay visits daily, helps himself to food, and tries to make Happy Jack suspicious, but fails. ### [Sammy Jay Upsets Happy Jack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxiii-sammy-jay-upsets-happy-jack) Sammy Jay takes pleasure in upsetting Happy Jack by falsely claiming that Shadow the Weasel is alive, showing his mischievous and vain nature. ### [Peter Rabbit Plans a Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/ii-peter-rabbit-plans-a-journey) Mentioned as having told Peter about the Old Pasture. ### [XVI: Peter Rabbit’s Looking-Glass](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xvi-peter-rabbit-s-looking-glass) Mentioned as someone Peter used to laugh at for caring about his appearance. ### [Sammy Jay Becomes Curious](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxii-sammy-jay-becomes-curious) Discovers Peter's return and spies on the Old Briar-patch, revealing Peter's secret. ### [Peter Introduces Mrs. Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxiii-peter-introduces-mrs-peter) Spreads the news of Peter's marriage by shrieking it across the Green Forest and Green Meadows. ### [IX: Old Man Coyote Gives Out Dark Hints](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/ix-old-man-coyote-gives-out-dark-hints) Spreads the rumor about Bowser's disappearance after being prompted by Old Man Coyote. ### [What Farmer Brown’s Boy Did](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/viii-what-farmer-brown-s-boy-did) Witnesses the event and plans to spread the news. ### [IX: Reddy Fox Hears About Granny Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/ix-reddy-fox-hears-about-granny-fox) Sammy Jay gleefully spreads the news about Granny Fox's mishap. ### [After the Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xi-after-the-storm) Unusually meek and polite, he asks to share the food and admits he could not last another night without it. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/sammy_jay - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters