Four Little Blossoms at Oak Hill School

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hawley, Mabel C.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Four Little Blossoms at Oak Hill School" by Mabel C. Hawley is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows four siblings, known as the "Four Little Blossoms," as they navigate the experiences and adventures of attending a new school. The children-Bobby, Meg, and twins Dot and Twaddles-deal with themes of childhood curiosity, sibling dynamics, and the challenges of starting school while also revealing their vibrant personalities. The opening of the book introduces the Blossom family as they enjoy a rainy afternoon at home, where Bobby initiates a creative play session with his siblings, attempting to build a house with furniture. Their playful antics lead to chaos, prompting a familiar maid, Norah, to intervene. The scene sets the tone for the lighthearted and imaginative atmosphere that will characterize their adventures at Oak Hill School. As the children prepare to embark on their school journey, we see glimpses of their personalities, including Bobby's ambitious nature, Meg's nurturing instincts, and the twins' mischievousness. This charming start hints at the lively lessons and friendships that lay ahead for the four siblings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2009-05-19