The Merry Five by Penn Shirley

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Author Shirley, Penn, 1840-1929
Illustrator Davidson, Bertha G.
Title The Merry Five
Original Publication Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard, 1896.
Series Title The silver gate series
Note Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Merry Five" by Penn Shirley is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of children known as The Merry Five, consisting of siblings Molly, Kirke, and Weezy Rowe, along with their neighbors Paul and Pauline Bradstreet. As they embark on various summertime adventures, the book captures the innocence and exuberance of childhood, alongside themes of friendship, exploration, and family bonds. At the start of the novel, we meet the Rowe siblings as they prepare for an exciting trip to the beach, where they hope to spend time at Captain Bradstreet's camp. The children are eager and full of energy, with young Weezy displaying her characteristic curiosity and exuberance for life. As preparations ensue, we see the dynamics of their family, highlighting interactions during mealtime and the anticipation of the journey ahead. Throughout the opening chapters, this vivid introduction to The Merry Five sets the stage for their forthcoming adventures and challenges, weaving a tapestry of childhood joy and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Swimming -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fishing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Twins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Camping -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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