The Merry Five by Penn Shirley
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"The Merry Five" by Penn Shirley is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of children known as The Merry Five, consisting of siblings Molly, Kirke, and Weezy Rowe, along with their neighbors Paul and Pauline Bradstreet. As they embark on various summertime adventures, the book captures the innocence and exuberance of childhood, alongside themes of friendship, exploration, and family bonds. At the start
of the novel, we meet the Rowe siblings as they prepare for an exciting trip to the beach, where they hope to spend time at Captain Bradstreet's camp. The children are eager and full of energy, with young Weezy displaying her characteristic curiosity and exuberance for life. As preparations ensue, we see the dynamics of their family, highlighting interactions during mealtime and the anticipation of the journey ahead. Throughout the opening chapters, this vivid introduction to The Merry Five sets the stage for their forthcoming adventures and challenges, weaving a tapestry of childhood joy and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shirley, Penn, 1840-1929 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Davidson, Bertha G. |
| Title | The Merry Five |
| Original Publication | Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard, 1896. |
| Series Title | The silver gate series |
| Credits | David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Swimming -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fishing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Twins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Camping -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74313 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74313-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 465 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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