The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback by Garis
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"The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback" by Howard R. Garis is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. This delightful adventure follows the Curlytops—siblings Janet and Teddy Martin, along with their mischievous little brother Trouble—as they embark on a journey to Uncle Frank’s ranch in Montana. The story captures the excitement of childhood imagination and the thrill of exploration, particularly as it introduces themes of
family, fun, and the adventures awaiting on a vast ranch. The opening of the story introduces us to the Curlytops through their playful banter and imaginary games on a rainy Saturday, which quickly turns into a humorous situation when Trouble takes a tumble down the stairs. As the Martin family prepares for their trip to the ranch after receiving an invitation from Uncle Frank, readers meet the Curlytops’ cherished pet goat, Nicknack, and engage with the joyful chaos of a lively household. The initial chapters set up the characters' playful personalities while hinting at the exciting adventures awaiting them on Uncle Frank's ranch, including the prospect of meeting cowboys and possibly even Indians. Through a mix of lighthearted sibling interactions and imaginative play, the foundation for the upcoming journey is delightfully established. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback |
| Credits |
Produced by Avinash Kothare, Tom Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very 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 | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ranches -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Montana -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6814 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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