A day at Happy Hollow School by Lettie Cook Van Derveer
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"A Day at Happy Hollow School" by Lettie Cook Van Derveer is a play written in the early 20th century. The book presents a charming representation of a school day filled with the antics and dialogues of children attending a rural school. It likely explores themes of childhood innocence, friendship, and community spirit, showcasing the interactions among students and their teacher in a playful, yet revealing manner. The story unfolds in a
single day at Happy Hollow School, where a group of quirky and relatable students, each with distinct personalities, interact with their strict but caring teacher, Miss Fitzsimmons. Through a series of humorous dialogues and classroom activities, the children navigate their lessons amidst distractions, teasing, and banter. As the play progresses, the teacher introduces a charitable idea to help a struggling family in their community, prompting the children to sacrifice their lunches for a good cause. The narrative culminates in a visit from a group of adults who enjoy the children's contributions, leading to a joyful and chaotic meal together, exemplifying the innocence and kindness of youth fostering community bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Van Derveer, Lettie Cook |
|---|---|
| Title | A day at Happy Hollow School |
| Original Publication | United States: March Brothers,1910. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Schools -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68083 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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