| Author |
Adams, Sherred Willcox, 1872-1960 |
| Illustrator |
Petersham, Maud, 1890-1971 |
| Illustrator |
Petersham, Miska, 1888-1960 |
| Title |
Five Little Friends
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 94.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Five Little Friends" by Sherred Willcox Adams is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This book follows the adventures of five close friends—Bob, Betty, Paul, Peggy, and little Dot—as they explore their lives at school and during summer vacation, engaging in activities that highlight the joys of childhood friendship. The narrative focuses on themes of companionship, caring for pets, and the imaginative play that characterizes early childhood. The story is divided into two main sections: "The Five Little Friends at School" and "The Five Little Friends in Vacation." In the school segment, the friends share stories about their pets with their classmates, sparking a delightful pet show where they aim to raise money for a blind man in need of a new dog. The second portion of the book transports the children to a farm where they enjoy a summer full of adventures, from playing with animals to searching for a turkey's nest, and ultimately discovering friendship with a local girl, Mary. Throughout the tale, the children's imaginative pursuits and their unwavering camaraderie shine through, making it an endearing read for young audiences. (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 |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25497 |
| Release Date |
May 17, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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