Brother Billy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fox, Frances Margaret, 1870-1959

Contributor:

Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze), 1870-1967

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Brother Billy" by Frances Margaret Fox is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Billy and his adventures with his sister and friends, touching on themes of childhood curiosity, exploration, and imaginative play. As they navigate their lively world, the children engage in various activities, including guarding their fort, telling stories, and seeking treasure, which illustrates the richness of their imaginations and the joys of youth. The opening of "Brother Billy" introduces us to Billy, who is initially displeased about the arrival of Aunt Florence, as he would prefer to play with his friends instead of digging for beads at an old fort. Despite his grumbling, Billy's mother insists he entertain his aunt, leading him and his sister, Betty, to come up with playful schemes to make the afternoon more enjoyable. In this portion, we see Billy's character unfold-he exhibits a mix of mischievousness and a desire for adventure while navigating the dynamics of family and friendship, setting the stage for their forthcoming escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, haragos pál, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-01-09