The Bobbsey Twins and Baby May

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hope, Laura Lee

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Bobbsey Twins and Baby May" by Laura Lee Hope is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the Bobbsey twins-Bert, Nan, Flossie, and Freddie-as they navigate childhood adventures and mishaps, ultimately finding an abandoned baby named May on their doorstep. The story begins with a rainstorm and a series of events that lead to the discovery of Baby May, which sets the stage for the joyous chaos that follows as the siblings grapple with the mystery of her origins. The opening of the book introduces readers to the Bobbsey twins, who are dealing with the excitement of a storm and the antics it brings while waiting for their younger siblings at school. Meanwhile, a curious old woman with a green umbrella appears, hinting at future developments in the story. As the narrative unfolds, it captures the children's playful yet adventurous spirits as they later discover the baby on their doorstep after the storm. The initial chapters effectively set up the themes of curiosity, family, and the impending mystery surrounding Baby May, inviting readers into a delightful tale filled with adventure and heartwarming moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2021-04-30