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Title: Brother Billy
Note: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, haragos pál, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Brother Billy" by Frances Margaret Fox is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Billy and his adventures with his sister and friends, touching on themes of childhood curiosity, exploration, and imaginative play. As they navigate their lively world, the children engage in various activities, including guarding their fort, telling stories, and seeking treasure, which illustrates the richness of their imaginations and the joys of youth. The opening of "Brother Billy" introduces us to Billy, who is initially displeased about the arrival of Aunt Florence, as he would prefer to play with his friends instead of digging for beads at an old fort. Despite his grumbling, Billy's mother insists he entertain his aunt, leading him and his sister, Betty, to come up with playful schemes to make the afternoon more enjoyable. In this portion, we see Billy's character unfold—he exhibits a mix of mischievousness and a desire for adventure while navigating the dynamics of family and friendship, setting the stage for their forthcoming escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fox, Frances Margaret, 1870-1959
Illustrator: Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze), 1870-1967
EBook No.: 44637
Published: Jan 9, 2014
Downloads: 64
Language: English
Subject: Michigan -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mackinaw City (Mich.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Brother Billy
Note: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, haragos pál, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Brother Billy" by Frances Margaret Fox is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Billy and his adventures with his sister and friends, touching on themes of childhood curiosity, exploration, and imaginative play. As they navigate their lively world, the children engage in various activities, including guarding their fort, telling stories, and seeking treasure, which illustrates the richness of their imaginations and the joys of youth. The opening of "Brother Billy" introduces us to Billy, who is initially displeased about the arrival of Aunt Florence, as he would prefer to play with his friends instead of digging for beads at an old fort. Despite his grumbling, Billy's mother insists he entertain his aunt, leading him and his sister, Betty, to come up with playful schemes to make the afternoon more enjoyable. In this portion, we see Billy's character unfold—he exhibits a mix of mischievousness and a desire for adventure while navigating the dynamics of family and friendship, setting the stage for their forthcoming escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fox, Frances Margaret, 1870-1959
Illustrator: Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze), 1870-1967
EBook No.: 44637
Published: Jan 9, 2014
Downloads: 64
Language: English
Subject: Michigan -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mackinaw City (Mich.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.