How "a dear little couple" went abroad by Mary D. Brine
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"How 'A Dear Little Couple' Went Abroad" by Mary D. Brine is a delightful children's novel written in the early 20th century. This enchanting story follows two young children, Polly and Teddy, as they embark on an exciting trip to Europe with their parents. The narrative captures the joys of childhood wonder and exploration, intertwining playful adventures with important lessons about friendship and kindness. The story opens with Polly joyfully realizing that
she and Teddy will be accompanying their parents on a trip across the sea. As the children prepare for their journey, they share their enthusiasm and anticipation, showcasing their innocent view of travel and adventure. The narrative details their experiences on the steamer, the sights of Naples, and their excursions to the island of Capri and the ancient city of Pompeii. Through their innocent camaraderie and joyful exploration, they encounter new cultures and experiences, which also highlights the contrast between their sweet domestic life and the intriguing foreign world. The overall theme emphasizes the beauty of discovery and the importance of returning home, cherishing both new experiences and familiar comforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brine, Mary D. (Mary Dow), 1838-1925 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Clifford, Aimée G. |
| Title | How "a dear little couple" went abroad |
| Series Title | Altemus' dainty series |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Italy -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Playmates -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39806 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39806-8 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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