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Kingsley, Florence Morse
1859
1937
Chamberlain, Emily Hall
1916
Those Brewster Children
E-text prepared by David Edwards, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
"Those Brewster Children" by Florence Morse Kingsley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Brewster family, particularly focusing on Elizabeth Brewster and her three children, Carroll, Doris, and Baby Richard, as they navigate the challenges of daily life, parental guidance, and sibling dynamics. The book depicts the struggles and joys of motherhood, showcasing the various escapades of the children while exploring the themes of discipline and affection. At the start of the story, we find Elizabeth Brewster overwhelmed by the demands of her household as she tries to manage her children’s play in the winter afternoon while handling chores at home. The narrative introduces the characters and their personalities, from Carroll's responsible nature to Doris's mischievousness and Richard’s innocent charm. As Elizabeth calls the children in from playing outside, we see the typical family interactions filled with playful banter, minor conflicts, and moments of motherly concern. The opening portion effectively sets the tone for a warm, humorous exploration of family life, highlighting the ups and downs that come with raising spirited children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Love stories
Siblings -- Fiction
Children -- Fiction
Families -- Fiction
Child rearing -- Fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
Category: Parenthood & Family Relations
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