| Author |
Shirley, Penn, 1840-1929 |
| LoC No. |
22005169
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| Title |
The happy six
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| Original Publication |
Boston, MA: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., 1897.
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| Series Title |
The Silver Gate series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Happy Six" by Penn Shirley is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. This story appears to revolve around a group of young friends from Silver Gate City, California, who are filled with excitement as they anticipate embarking on a journey to Europe. The characters include the spirited young Kirke, his lively friends Molly, Weezy, Paul, and Pauline, as well as their enthusiastic little brother, Donald. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the core group of friends, known as The Merry Five, who dramatically transitions to The Happy Six with the addition of Donald. The opening chapters capture their playful banter and explore their camaraderie as they learn about the possibility of traveling to Europe. As they express a mix of excitement and trepidation, the chapters set the stage for adventures that await them, hinting at themes of friendship, travel, and youthful enthusiasm. The narrative is light-hearted and engaging, appealing to young readers looking for a joyful exploration of childhood adventures and experiences abroad. (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 |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Twins -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Europe -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
New York (State) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Courage -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Thieves -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73914 |
| Release Date |
Jun 25, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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