Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm
by OpenStories
Original author: Mabel C. Hawley
"Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm" by Mabel C. Hawley is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows four siblings, Meg, Bobby, Dot, and Twaddles Blossom, as they embark on an adventurous summer at their Aunt Polly's farm. The narrative explores themes of family, friendship, and the joys of childhood exploration. The opening portion introduces the Blossom children living in Oak Hill, where they are characterized by their playful and mischievous nature. As they prepare to visit Aunt Polly at Brookside Farm, they display typical sibling dynamics—rushing to complete errands and getting into light-hearted trouble. The story kicks off with an incident involving Meg rescuing an injured dog, setting the stage for the children's adventurous spirit, as well as highlighting their caring natures. The reader is drawn into their lively interactions and charming personalities while establishing the excitement surrounding their journey to the farm and the myriad exploits that await them there.
Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm, by Mabel C. Hawley. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #29598.
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18 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The Rescue of Philip1,750 words
- 2.Chapter II: An Invitation1,237 words
- 3.Chapter III: Aunt Polly1,577 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Willing Packers1,423 words
- 5.Chapter V: Dot's Adventure1,773 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Brookside at Last1,459 words
- 7.Chapter VII: The Wreck of the Raft1,848 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: Learning to Milk1,595 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Lost in the Woods1,215 words
- 10.Chapter X: The Blossoms Go Berrying1,605 words
- 11.Chapter XI: The Home Laundry1,637 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Up on the Mountain1,481 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Linda Is Unhappy1,453 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: The Picnic1,443 words
- 15.Chapter XV: What Meg Found1,981 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: The New Cat1,630 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: Rainy Day Fun1,633 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: The End of the Vacation1,565 words