| Author |
Hope, Laura Lee |
| Title |
The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 93.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat" by Laura Lee Hope is a children's novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Bobbsey twins—Bert and Nan, Flossie and Freddie—as they embark on a summer adventure aboard a houseboat called the Bluebird. The book promises a blend of family fun, exciting encounters, and the innocent misadventures typical of children in a pastoral setting. The opening of the novel introduces the characters and establishes a playful tone. The Bobbsey family is depicted engaging in a lighthearted dilemma involving a missing harness for their pet dog, Snap, and the excitement builds when they learn about their father's purchase of a houseboat. As the children discover these delightful tidbits and get involved in humorous antics—like Freddie's ill-fated attempt to ride his older brother's bicycle—the stage is set for a summer characterized by friendship, exploration, and the thrill of aquatic life. The narrative effectively captures the spirited essence of childhood, making it an appealing read for young audiences who enjoy tales of adventure and familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Twins -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Bobbsey Twins (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Houseboats -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5948 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 25, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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