Holiday House: A Series of Tales by Catherine Sinclair
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| Author | Sinclair, Catherine, 1800-1864 |
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| Title | Holiday House: A Series of Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Holiday House: A Series of Tales" by Catherine Sinclair is a collection of children's stories written in the early 19th century. The book centers around the lives and adventures of Harry and Laura Graham, two mischievous siblings who navigate childhood under the watchful eye of various adults, including their strict nursery governess, Mrs. Crabtree. The tales explore themes of innocence, imagination, and the consequences of misbehavior, all while blending humor and moral lessons. At the start of the work, readers are introduced to the Graham siblings following their mother’s passing, who now live under the care of their father, Sir Edward Graham, and other family members. The narrative establishes a lively setting filled with lighthearted mischief as Frank, the eldest brother, cares for his younger siblings. The opening chapters feature amusing anecdotes that highlight their frolicsome nature, particularly in their interactions with Mrs. Crabtree, whose strictness contrasts sharply with the whimsical antics of Harry and Laura. As they navigate their escapades—from cutting Laura's hair to inadvertently setting the nursery ablaze—the story establishes a balance of playful exuberance and underlying moral considerations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Behavior -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32811 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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