The Irish Twins by Lucy Fitch Perkins
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| Author | Perkins, Lucy Fitch, 1865-1937 |
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| Title | The Irish Twins |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Irish Twins" by Lucy Fitch Perkins is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story portrays the lives of Irish country children, specifically focusing on twins Larry and Eileen McQueen, as they navigate life and adventures in rural Ireland during the late 19th century. Through entertaining narratives, the book strives to provide insight into the culture, traditions, and familial bonds that characterize the lives of these children. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Grannie Malone and the twins, who are involved in simple, everyday activities such as fetching water and preparing meals. Grannie Malone is portrayed as a loving, albeit aging, matriarch who relies on the twins to assist her, particularly with reading letters from her son Michael, who lives in America. The twins' innocent curiosity leads them to various adventures, from helping Grannie with her tea party to visiting the bog where they encounter Tinkers, highlighting their engaging relationships with their community. This beginning sets the stage for a warm, charming narrative that showcases themes of family, tradition, and childhood exploration against the backdrop of a rural Irish setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Twins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ireland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28431 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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