Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 64 Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) 1856 1919 Van Dyne, Edith Bancroft, Laura Baum, Lyman Frank Metcalf, Suzanne Akers, Floyd Cooke, John Estes Fitzgerald, Capt. Hugh Fitzgerald, Hugh Staunton, Schuyler Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. E-text prepared by Afra Ullah, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) en Western stories Family -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Young women -- Juvenile fiction Uncles -- Juvenile fiction Cousins -- Juvenile fiction West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction California -- Juvenile fiction Brigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction Rocky Mountains -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction 303869 303722 2024-10-05T03:59:40.867079 2023-10-05T05:04:15.681477 text/html text/html 303862 303715 2024-10-05T03:59:41.124091 2023-10-05T05:04:16.256470 text/html text/html 192420 2024-10-05T03:59:49.008998 application/epub+zip 196550 2024-10-05T03:59:44.487058 application/epub+zip 179951 2024-10-05T03:59:43.224055 application/epub+zip 346841 2024-10-05T03:59:52.519979 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319856 2024-10-05T03:59:48.193000 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 290493 2022-09-05T07:03:03.247615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267721 267627 2024-10-05T03:59:40.502060 2023-10-05T05:04:15.304455 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 268934 2020-12-19T15:44:39 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 104790 2020-12-19T15:44:39 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 268928 2020-12-19T15:44:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104764 2020-12-19T15:44:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 24273 2024-10-05T03:59:52.651985 application/rdf+xml 12026 2024-10-05T03:59:43.761013 image/jpeg 2886 2024-10-05T03:59:43.491017 image/jpeg 191854 2024-10-05T03:59:41.149154 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia