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In New England in the late nineteenth century, a fatherless family, happy in spite of its impoverished condition, is befriended by a very rich gentleman and his young son.
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"Five Little Peppers Abroad" by Margaret Sidney. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
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In "Five Little Peppers Grown Up" by Margaret Sidney, the story continues with the Pepper siblings—Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie—now all grown up and embarking on new adventures. Set against the backdrop of their adult lives, the narrative explores how each sibling navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with maturity. As the Pepper siblings face the complexities of adulthood, they rely on the lessons and values instilled in them during their formative years. The bonds of family and friendship remain strong, and the story follows their individual paths while highlighting the enduring connections that have been woven throughout their lives. "Five Little Peppers Grown Up" captures the essence of personal growth, the evolution of relationships, and the nostalgia of revisiting beloved characters as they navigate the adult world. Readers are invited to witness the continued development of the Peppers and the enduring impact of their familial and friendly ties.
The Five Little Peppers are off to school - Joel and Davie at a boys' boarding school, Polly, Phronsie and Ben at home. When the boys come home for the holidays, all the children are caught up in plans to help the poor family of a brakeman who was killed in an accident. Meanwhile Polly struggles to keep Jasper's friend from being expelled, Phronsie has a frightening accident and Ben works hard to repay Mr. King. Margaret Sidney was the pen name of Harriett Mulford Lothrop, née Stone (1844-1924). She was first published at age 34, when two of her stories came out in the Boston children’s magazine "Wide Awake". Following their success, the editor asked her to write more. This led to the pub...
Despite her fascinating life and her importance as a writer, until now Lady Mary Wroth has never been the subject of a full-length biography. Margaret Hannay's reliance on primary sources results in some corrections, as well as additions, to our knowledge of Wroth's life, including Hannay's discovery of the career of her son William, the marriages of her daughter Katherine, her grandchildren, her last years, the date of her death, and the subsequent history of her manuscripts. This biography situates Lady Mary Wroth in her family and court context, emphasizing the growth of the writer's mind in the sections on her childhood and youth, with particular attention to her learned aunt, Mary Sidne...
Ben is a part of Five Little Peppers, the five children of Mamsie and the late Mister Pepper who are born into poverty in a rural "Little Brown House." The eldest of the five, Ben, is an avid scholar but willingly puts aside schooling in favor of providing for the family. With his sister he manages the younger children and will sacrifice anything for them. As Christmas approaches, we follow Ben Pepper, steady as a rock, with lots of fun too, in his efforts to arrange warm and loving holiday for his family.
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