Five little Peppers and how they grew (1881) (Children's Classics)

The Five Little Peppers book series was created by Margaret Sidney from 1881 to 1916. It covers the lives of the five children of Mamsie and the late Mister Pepper who are born into poverty in a rural "little brown house." The series begins with the Peppers in their native state and develops with their rescue by a wealthy gentleman who takes an interest in the family.The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew tells how the Peppers live, learn, and play in their little brown house. They are poor, and Mamsie must work constantly to keep the wolf from the door, but their lives are unexpectedly happy. They make do with whatever they have and the older children help the younger ones. They bear bad times as best they can and make the most of the good times. When Phronsie is kidnapped by an organ grinder, she is rescued by young Jasper King and his dog Prince, both of whom soon become fast friends with the Peppers. The family so charms Jasper and his father that one by one they are invited to visit the Kings' home in the city and soon the entire family is living there. Mr. King makes Mrs. Pepper his housekeeper and does everything in his power to entertain and educate the children.

Author: Margaret Sidney
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 02/19/2016
Pages: 156
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.33d
ISBN13: 9781530121663
ISBN10: 1530121663
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | General

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