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Title: Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Afra Ullah, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John" by L. Frank Baum is a novel set in the early 20th century. The story follows Patricia Doyle, affectionately known as Patsy, along with her father Major Gregory Doyle and Uncle John Merrick, as they navigate family life and unexpected adventures in New York and beyond. The narrative begins with a light-hearted yet concerning situation regarding Patsy's delay in returning home, leading to the introduction of Mumbles, a dog that becomes a pivotal part of their lives, and sets the stage for a journey that promises excitement and growth. The opening of the story presents a cozy yet anxious domestic scene where Major Doyle expresses concern over his daughter's late return. The characters are revealed through their interactions, highlighting Patsy's adventurous spirit and her desire to rescue a neglected dog, Mumbles. Uncle John embodies a jovial and slightly indulgent role, fostering a warm family dynamic. As the story unfolds, it suggests themes of adventure, family bonds, and the whimsy of life, particularly as they embark on a cross-country trip to California, fueled by Uncle John's unexpected ideas and a witty exchange of banter among the characters. The tone is light, filled with humor and character-driven moments, making readers eager to see where the journey will take them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
EBook No.: 10124
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 64
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: California -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Brigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Rocky Mountains -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Afra Ullah, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John" by L. Frank Baum is a novel set in the early 20th century. The story follows Patricia Doyle, affectionately known as Patsy, along with her father Major Gregory Doyle and Uncle John Merrick, as they navigate family life and unexpected adventures in New York and beyond. The narrative begins with a light-hearted yet concerning situation regarding Patsy's delay in returning home, leading to the introduction of Mumbles, a dog that becomes a pivotal part of their lives, and sets the stage for a journey that promises excitement and growth. The opening of the story presents a cozy yet anxious domestic scene where Major Doyle expresses concern over his daughter's late return. The characters are revealed through their interactions, highlighting Patsy's adventurous spirit and her desire to rescue a neglected dog, Mumbles. Uncle John embodies a jovial and slightly indulgent role, fostering a warm family dynamic. As the story unfolds, it suggests themes of adventure, family bonds, and the whimsy of life, particularly as they embark on a cross-country trip to California, fueled by Uncle John's unexpected ideas and a witty exchange of banter among the characters. The tone is light, filled with humor and character-driven moments, making readers eager to see where the journey will take them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
EBook No.: 10124
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 64
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: California -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Brigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Rocky Mountains -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.