Six little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's
by OpenStories
Original author: Laura Lee Hope
"Six Little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's" by Laura Lee Hope is a children's novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the playful adventures of the Bunker children as they prepare for a summer visit to their grandmother's house. The main characters include Russ, Rose, Violet, Laddie, Margy, and their youngest sibling, Mun Bun, each contributing to the lively atmosphere of the family dynamic. The opening portion of the book introduces the Bunker children as they engage in imaginative play, turning their living room into a make-believe steamboat. Their antics lead to an amusing mishap when their "steamboat" made of household items tips over, prompting concern from their mother. Simultaneously, the narrative sets the stage for the family's upcoming adventure to Grandma Bell's house, hinting at more misadventures along the way, including their father's worry over lost real estate papers and the promise of fun-filled days ahead. The passage captures the innocence and creativity of childhood, ensuring that readers will be delighted by the whimsical escapades of the Bunker siblings.
Six little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's, by Laura Lee Hope. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #14623.
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26 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter367 words
- 2.Chapter I: All Upset1,665 words
- 3.Chapter II: Daddy Bunker's Worry1,893 words
- 4.Chapter III: Grandma's Letter1,731 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Fourth of July1,621 words
- 6.Chapter V: The Tramp1,644 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Mun Bun's Balloon1,840 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Laddie's New Riddle1,512 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: "where Is Margy?"1,678 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Rose's Doll1,687 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Wrong Daddy1,334 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Funny Voice1,467 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Russ Couldn't Stop1,956 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: The Red-Haired Man1,404 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: The Doll's Buttons1,672 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Laddie's Queer Ride1,904 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: Mun Bun Sees Something1,671 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: A Red Coat1,655 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Laddie and the Sugar1,475 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Down in the Well1,903 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Dog-Cart1,158 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Russ Hears News1,831 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Off on a Trip1,356 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: The Lumberman's Cabin1,658 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: The Old Coat1,691 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: "hurray!"2,115 words