| Author |
Sidney, Margaret, 1844-1924 |
| Illustrator |
Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze), 1870-1967 |
| Illustrator |
Walcott, Jessie McDermott, 1857-1907 |
| Title |
The Stories Polly Pepper Told to the Five Little Peppers in the Little Brown House
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The little white chicken -- The Princess Esmeralda's ball -- The story of the circus -- The little tin soldiers -- Christmas at the big house -- Mr. Father Kangaroo and the fat little bird -- The mince-pie boy and the beasts -- The cunning little duck -- The old tea-kettle -- The pink and white sticks -- The old stage-coach -- Mr. Nutcracker; the story that wasn't a story -- Mr. Nutcracker -- The runaway pumpkin -- The robbers and their bags -- Polly Pepper's chicken-pie -- Phronsie Pepper's new shoes -- The old gray goose -- The green umbrella -- The green umbrella and the queer little man -- The little snow-house -- Lucy Ann's garden -- The China Mug -- Brown Betty -- The silly little brook -- Down in the orchard.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
“The Stories Polly Pepper Told to the Five Little Peppers in the Little Brown House” by Margaret Sidney is a children's storybook written in the late 19th century. This volume features Polly Pepper as she entertains her younger siblings with imaginative tales, bringing joy and adventure to their modest home life. The stories seem to revolve around the daily experiences and antics of the Pepper family, particularly showcasing Polly’s knack for storytelling. The opening of the book introduces the scene in the Pepper household, where Polly engages her siblings, including the adorable Phronsie, who is recovering from a minor injury. As Polly weaves stories filled with amusing characters and situations, the familial dynamic unfolds, emphasizing their close-knit bond and innocence. The children are captivated by Polly’s tales, particularly the one about a brave little white chicken, showcasing Polly's role as both a caretaker and an imaginative storyteller in their lives. With a blend of humor and warmth, the beginning sets a charming tone for the adventures to come. (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 |
Family -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fatherless families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Five Little Peppers (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49471 |
| Release Date |
Jul 18, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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