Five Little Peppers Abroad by Margaret Sidney
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"Five Little Peppers Abroad" by Margaret Sidney is a children's novel likely written during the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of the Pepper family as they embark on a journey overseas, exploring their experiences and interactions in foreign lands. Main characters include Polly, Jasper, and their younger sibling Phronsie, who navigate the challenges and delights of travel while showcasing the values of friendship and family. The opening of the
novel introduces us to Polly Pepper searching for her younger sister, Phronsie, on a steamer headed for Europe. Polly feels anxious about losing Phronsie, especially since Phronsie's caregiver has fallen ill. Their brother Jasper reassures Polly, prompting a humorous encounter with an irritable old gentleman onboard. As they search for Phronsie, they meet Tom, the old man's grandson, who has been misbehaving. The scene reveals the dynamic personality of Polly and hints at adventures to come, establishing a tone of childlike curiosity and family togetherness amid the ship's setting. Overall, this beginning sets the stage for a delightful exploration of the Peppers' life abroad. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sidney, Margaret, 1844-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Five Little Peppers Abroad |
| Credits | Produced by Michelle Shephard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Europe -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Five Little Peppers (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6987 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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