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The first in a series of books about the Pepper family, these imaginative children's stories have delighted readers since their original publication in 1881. This first novel introduces Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie, the children of their widowed Mamsie, Mrs. Pepper. While very poor, the Peppers live in a supportive little town in their beloved Little Brown House. The family faces many challenges, such as sickness and an overflowing generosity...
2) Laddie
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"Laddie: A True Blue Story" is somewhat autobiographical, pulling places, characters, and experiences from her youth in Indiana at Limberlost. Porter's styles were wide ranging, from naturalist tales to romance stories. Her talents in photography would lead her to become one of the first women to establish a movie studio and production company. Laddie: A True Blue Story is a fascinating account of a young woman growing up in a rich Indiana environment,...
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The Bobbsey Twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, the longest-running series of children's novles. The books related the adventures of the children of the middle-class Bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins: Bert and Nan, who where 12 years old, and Flossie and Freddie, who where six.
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The Bobbsey Twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, the longest-running series of children's novles. The books related the adventures of the children of the middle-class Bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins: Bert and Nan, who where 12 years old, and Flossie and Freddie, who where six.
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The Enchanted Castle (1907) is a children's fantasy novel by English writer Edith Nesbit. Using elements of magic and mystery familiar to readers of her beloved Bastable and Psammead Trilogies, Nesbit crafts a tale of wonder and adventure for children and adults alike.
While on a school holiday, children Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathy explore the open landscape of rural southwestern England. One day, they discover an immense country estate, designed like...
6) Jo's Boys
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Little Women series volume 4
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Jo's Boys (1886) is a novel by American author Louis May Alcott. Written while Alcott was living in the historic Thoreau-Alcott House in Concord, Massachusetts, Jo's Boys picks up ten years after the events of Little Men, which followed the young sons of Jo Bhaer (née March) and Professor Friedrich Bhaer at their newly established Plumfield Estate School. As with the rest of the series, Jo's Boys was inspired by the educational reforms theorized...
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An early novel of gothic thrills and chills from the beloved author of Little Women.
One of four stories written under the penname A. M. Barnard, Behind a Mask was originally published in 1866 for a young adult audience. Set in Victorian-era Britain, it follows the machinations of Jean Muir, a governess hired by the Coventry family to care for their sixteen-year-old daughter. Winning the confidence of the clan proves easy for Jean, though she does...
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The Bobbsey Twins in Washington is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope. The book is part of the Bobbsey Twins series and was first published in 1930. The story begins with the Bobbsey twins, Nan and Bert, receiving an invitation from their Uncle Daniel to visit him in Washington D.C. with their family. The whole Bobbsey family sets out for the nation's capital, where they meet Uncle Daniel and Aunt Sarah, who takes them on a tour of the city. The...
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The Bobbsey Twins On The Deep Blue Sea is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope and part of the Bobbsey Twins series. The book was first published in 1918. The story follows the adventures of the four Bobbsey siblings - Bert, Nan, Freddie, and Flossie - as they embark on a summer vacation aboard their uncle's steamship, the Ocean Queen. The twins are excited to be going on such a grand adventure and look forward to exploring the ship, meeting new friends,...
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The Bobbsey Twins At Cedar Camp is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope and part of the Bobbsey Twins series. The book was first published in 1916. The story follows the four Bobbsey siblings - Bert, Nan, Freddie, and Flossie - as they go on a camping trip with their family and friends to Cedar Camp. The twins are excited to spend the summer in the great outdoors, hiking, swimming, and roasting marshmallows over the campfire. Once they arrive at Cedar...
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The Bobbsey Twins At School is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope and part of the Bobbsey Twins series. The book was first published in 1907. The story follows the four Bobbsey siblings - Bert, Nan, Freddie, and Flossie - as they begin a new school year. They are excited to see their friends and learn new things, but they quickly discover that their school has some unusual problems. For one, there is a new teacher, Miss Pompret, who is very strict...
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The Bobbsey Twins in the Country by Laura Lee Hope is a children's novel published in 1907, and it is the fourth book in the Bobbsey Twins series. The book follows the adventures of the Bobbsey family, which consists of two sets of fraternal twins - Bert and Nan, and Flossie and Freddie - and their parents, as they move from the city to a farm in the countryside. The Bobbseys settle into their new life in the country, where they meet their new neighbors...
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The Bobbsey Twins in the Great West is a children's novel by Laura Lee Hope, first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of the Bobbsey Twins, Bert, Nan, Freddie, and Flossie, as they travel with their family on a trip to the western United States. The twins and their family begin their journey in New York and travel by train to Chicago. From there, they continue their journey by train through the western states of Colorado, Wyoming,...
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The Bobbsey Twins On A Houseboat is a children's novel by Laura Lee Hope, first published in 1915. It is part of a series of books featuring the adventures of the Bobbsey twins, Bert and Nan, and their younger siblings, Freddie and Flossie. In this book, the Bobbsey family sets out on a summer vacation on a houseboat. The children are excited to spend their days exploring the rivers and lakes of the countryside, fishing, and swimming. They also plan...
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The Bobbsey Twins at Home by Laura Lee Hope is a children's novel and the eleventh book in the Bobbsey Twins series. The story follows the Bobbsey family, consisting of two sets of twins - Bert and Nan, and Freddie and Flossie, and their parents, as they return home to Lakeport after a vacation. Upon their arrival, they find that their house has been burglarized and many valuable items, including their father's watch, have been stolen. The twins decide...
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The Bobbsey Twins in a Great City is a children's novel by Laura Lee Hope, published in 1947. It is part of the "Bobbsey Twins" series and follows the adventures of the Bobbsey twins, Bert and Nan, and their younger siblings, Freddie and Flossie. In this story, the Bobbsey twins are visiting their cousins in the city, where they get to explore all the sights and sounds of a big metropolis. They visit museums, go to the theater, and even attend a fancy...
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The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore by Laura Lee Hope is a children's novel published in 1907. It is part of the popular Bobbsey Twins series, which follows the adventures of two sets of twins, Bert and Nan, and Freddie and Flossie. In this installment, the Bobbsey family takes a vacation at the seashore. Bert and Nan join a local sailing club and compete in a regatta, while Freddie and Flossie explore the beach and make new friends. The twins also...
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The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope, originally published in 1922. It is part of the long-running Bobbsey Twins series, which follows the adventures of two sets of twins: Bert and Nan, who are eight years old, and Flossie and Freddie, who are four. In this book, the Bobbsey family goes on a vacation to Blueberry Island, a remote island in Lake Metoka. The island is known for its blueberry bushes, which grow...
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The Bobbsey Twins at Meadow Brook is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope. The book is part of the Bobbsey Twins series and was first published in 1915. The story begins with the Bobbsey twins, Nan and Bert, excitedly preparing to spend the summer at their Aunt Emily's country home in Meadow Brook. They are joined by their younger siblings, Freddie and Flossie, and together they embark on many adventures in the countryside. The Bobbsey twins explore...
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The Bobbsey Twins at Snow Lodge is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope, published in 1952. It is the 48th book in "The Bobbsey Twins" series. The story revolves around the adventures of two sets of twins, Bert and Nan, and Freddie and Flossie, who go on a winter vacation to Snow Lodge, a ski resort in the mountains. The Bobbsey family is invited by their friend, Mr. Carford, to spend a winter vacation at Snow Lodge, his ski resort. The children are...
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