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Title: Helen's Babies

Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #51085

Credits: Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "Helen's Babies" by John Habberton is a humorous novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Harry Burton, a bachelor who is invited by his sister Helen to look after her two mischievous sons, Budge and Toddie, while she and her husband go on vacation. The narrative focuses on Harry's experiences and challenges as he navigates the antics of his lively nephews, showcasing their innocence, craftiness, and sometimes impish nature. The opening of the book sets the stage for Harry's unexpected adventure, as he receives a letter from Helen, persuading him to join her family at their home in Hillcrest. As he arrives, he is quickly introduced to the chaos brought on by Budge and Toddie, who engage in various forms of mischief, including frightening horses and getting into trouble. Their innocent yet relentless antics create a comedic atmosphere, making Harry's caretaker role both a trial and an unexpected source of amusement. The dynamics between Harry and the boys reveal his gradual adjustment to their lively energy, hinting at a journey of familial love and the joys of childhood that may surprise even the most skeptical uncle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Habberton, John, 1842-1921

EBook No.: 4281

Published: Jul 1, 2003

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Uncles -- Fiction

Subject: Boys -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Helen's Babies

Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #51085

Credits: Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "Helen's Babies" by John Habberton is a humorous novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Harry Burton, a bachelor who is invited by his sister Helen to look after her two mischievous sons, Budge and Toddie, while she and her husband go on vacation. The narrative focuses on Harry's experiences and challenges as he navigates the antics of his lively nephews, showcasing their innocence, craftiness, and sometimes impish nature. The opening of the book sets the stage for Harry's unexpected adventure, as he receives a letter from Helen, persuading him to join her family at their home in Hillcrest. As he arrives, he is quickly introduced to the chaos brought on by Budge and Toddie, who engage in various forms of mischief, including frightening horses and getting into trouble. Their innocent yet relentless antics create a comedic atmosphere, making Harry's caretaker role both a trial and an unexpected source of amusement. The dynamics between Harry and the boys reveal his gradual adjustment to their lively energy, hinting at a journey of familial love and the joys of childhood that may surprise even the most skeptical uncle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Habberton, John, 1842-1921

EBook No.: 4281

Published: Jul 1, 2003

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Uncles -- Fiction

Subject: Boys -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.