Winter Fun by William O. Stoddard
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"Winter Fun" by William O. Stoddard is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two families—the Farnhams and the Stebbins—who engage in various winter activities, presenting a charming depiction of rural life during the cold season. The young characters, including cousins Porter and Susie from the city and the local boys Corry and Vosh, navigate their contrasting backgrounds while enjoying winter sports, sleigh rides, and ice
fishing. At the start of the narrative, we meet Vosh Stebbins, proud of his new red cutter and his pet horse, as he interacts with his mother and prepares for visitors from the city. Meanwhile, the Farnham family is excitedly waiting for their relatives to arrive, showcasing their warmth and hospitality. The opening scenes set the tone for a cozy winter atmosphere filled with anticipation and familial love, while introducing us to the characters' dynamics. The narrative promises adventure and fun as the characters participate in activities like rabbit-hunting, ice fishing, and enjoying hearty winter meals together, ultimately celebrating the joys and challenges of winter in the countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stoddard, William O., 1835-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | Winter Fun |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Winter -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35042 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 301 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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