Ben Pepper by Margaret Sidney

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Author Sidney, Margaret, 1844-1924
Illustrator Wireman, Eugenie M., 1875-1934
Title Ben Pepper
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Little_Peppers
Note Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "Ben Pepper" by Margaret Sidney is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. It is part of the "Pepper" series and focuses on the life of Ben Pepper, a young boy in the Pepper family, showcasing their adventures and the values they learn along the way. The story revolves around themes of family, kindness, and the joys of giving, particularly during the Christmas season. The opening of the book introduces the characters and sets the stage for a lively Christmas shopping expedition. Ben and his siblings, Polly, Joel, David, and Phronsie Pepper, are excited to venture out on their own to buy Christmas presents. The narrative explores their interactions with one another and reflects their personalities, particularly Ben's steady guidance and Polly's emotional sensitivity, setting a warm and familial tone for their forthcoming adventures. As they navigate their first solo trip to shop, the children grapple with their emotions, interactions with adults, and their strong desire to make their grandparent proud, establishing the central dynamics of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Christmas stories
Subject Benefactors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Five Little Peppers (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 35178
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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