A Tale of the Summer Holidays by Geraldine Mockler
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"A Tale of the Summer Holidays" by Geraldine Mockler is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Danvers siblings—Drusie, Hal, Jim, Tommy, and Helen—who engage in imaginative games marked by camaraderie and sibling rivalry. Their adventures, particularly focusing on their tradition of celebrating their double birthday with a mock battle, reveal themes of childhood innocence, friendship, and the challenges that arise from growing up. At
the start of the novel, the eldest sister, Drusie, holds a secret meeting in their summer house to discuss the upcoming activities for their joint birthday celebration with her twin brother Hal. The children express concerns about whether Hal will participate, given his recent change in attitude after attending school. As Drusie lays out their plans, they prepare for a battle where Hal usually plays a critical defending role. The opening establishes not only the children's playful dynamics but also the tension created by Hal's new friendships outside the familial circle, hinting at a conflict between growing independence and childhood bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mockler, Geraldine |
|---|---|
| Title | A Tale of the Summer Holidays |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Play -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30469 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 311 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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