Author |
Sidney, Margaret, 1844-1924 |
Illustrator |
Stephens, Alice Barber, 1858-1932 |
LoC No. |
16020587
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Title |
Our Davie Pepper
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Original Publication |
United States: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., 1916.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 92.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Credits |
Donald Cummings, David E. Brown, Sue Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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Summary |
"Our Davie Pepper" by Margaret Sidney is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This delightful story continues the adventures of the beloved Pepper family, focusing on the character of Davie, who is often overshadowed by his more boisterous siblings. The book centers on themes of family, love, and resilience as the Peppers navigate the trials of life in the little brown house. The beginning of the story introduces us to Davie Pepper, a kind-hearted and gentle boy who finds himself in a challenging situation when he tries to deliver a basket of goods to his mother. While on his errand, he encounters Old Man Peters, who bullies him. Fortunately, with the help of a young man named Jim Thompson, Davie is rescued and taken home to his concerned family. At home, the story reveals the close-knit dynamics of the Pepper family as they react to the various challenges they face, including sickness and the responsibility of caring for each other. The opening sets the stage for Davie's journey, showcasing themes of courage and the importance of 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 |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Fatherless families -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Five Little Peppers (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
71215 |
Release Date |
Jul 18, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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