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Title: A Tale of the Summer Holidays
Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Tale of the Summer Holidays" by Geraldine Mockler is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Danvers siblings—Drusie, Hal, Jim, Tommy, and Helen—who engage in imaginative games marked by camaraderie and sibling rivalry. Their adventures, particularly focusing on their tradition of celebrating their double birthday with a mock battle, reveal themes of childhood innocence, friendship, and the challenges that arise from growing up. At the start of the novel, the eldest sister, Drusie, holds a secret meeting in their summer house to discuss the upcoming activities for their joint birthday celebration with her twin brother Hal. The children express concerns about whether Hal will participate, given his recent change in attitude after attending school. As Drusie lays out their plans, they prepare for a battle where Hal usually plays a critical defending role. The opening establishes not only the children's playful dynamics but also the tension created by Hal's new friendships outside the familial circle, hinting at a conflict between growing independence and childhood bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mockler, Geraldine
EBook No.: 30469
Published: Nov 13, 2009
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Play -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Tale of the Summer Holidays
Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Tale of the Summer Holidays" by Geraldine Mockler is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Danvers siblings—Drusie, Hal, Jim, Tommy, and Helen—who engage in imaginative games marked by camaraderie and sibling rivalry. Their adventures, particularly focusing on their tradition of celebrating their double birthday with a mock battle, reveal themes of childhood innocence, friendship, and the challenges that arise from growing up. At the start of the novel, the eldest sister, Drusie, holds a secret meeting in their summer house to discuss the upcoming activities for their joint birthday celebration with her twin brother Hal. The children express concerns about whether Hal will participate, given his recent change in attitude after attending school. As Drusie lays out their plans, they prepare for a battle where Hal usually plays a critical defending role. The opening establishes not only the children's playful dynamics but also the tension created by Hal's new friendships outside the familial circle, hinting at a conflict between growing independence and childhood bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mockler, Geraldine
EBook No.: 30469
Published: Nov 13, 2009
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Play -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.