| Author |
Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 |
| Illustrator |
Greene, Julia |
| Title |
The Curlytops and Their Pets; Or, Uncle Toby's Strange Collection
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Curlytops and Their Pets; Or, Uncle Toby's Strange Collection" by Howard R. Garis is a children's adventure story written in the early 20th century. The book follows the escapades of the Curlytop siblings—Teddy, Janet, and their younger brother William, affectionately known as Trouble—who venture to their great-uncle Toby’s house where they encounter an unexpected collection of pets, including trick dogs, a monkey, a parrot, and even an alligator. This lively narrative appeals to young readers with its delightful exploration of family, imagination, and the sometimes chaotic interactions between children and animals. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the Curlytops as they play on the banks of a brook, engaging in imaginative games with their toy ships. The tranquil playtime is interrupted when they receive a letter from their Uncle Toby announcing that he has gone away and left his peculiar collection of pets for them to take care of. As their adventure unfolds, the children navigate the chaos of their new responsibilities, including Trouble's antics, the excitement of caring for various animals, and the peculiar circumstances that arise with Uncle Toby's "collection." The opening chapters lay a foundation for the adventures that await the Curlytops, suggesting a tale filled with humor and excitement that will engage young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Parrots -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Monkeys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Pets -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Alligators -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Reptiles -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21049 |
| Release Date |
Apr 12, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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