| Author |
Ropes, Mary E. (Mary Emily), 1842-1932 |
| Title |
Two brave boys, and, The wrong twin
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| Original Publication |
London: The Religious Tract Society, 1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Two brave boys -- The wrong twin.
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| Summary |
"Two Brave Boys and The Wrong Twin" by Mary E. Ropes is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds as two young brothers, Alf and Bert Oliver, navigate a tumultuous situation involving their father’s factory and a brewing conflict with the workers. Their bravery is tested as they overhear a plot and find themselves embroiled in a dangerous situation, showcasing themes of courage and loyalty alongside thrilling escapades. At the start of the book, the keen Russian winter is vividly portrayed, setting a backdrop of tension and danger. Alf wakes his brother Bert to share troubling news about unrest among the factory workers, leading to their father's decision to send the family away for safety. However, Alf's loyalty and determination propel the story forward as he resolves to help his father, even risking his own safety. Venturing into the cold night, Alf encounters a series of escalating challenges, including evading menacing workers and eventually facing the peril of wolves while they pursue him and Bert. The dynamic between the brothers, filled with childlike innocence and undaunted bravery, establishes a gripping narrative that's marked by suspense and the warmth of brotherly love. (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 |
Children's stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74440 |
| Release Date |
Sep 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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