
FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS MIDWAY
I. PHRONSIE'S PIE
II. COUSIN EUNICE CHATTERTON
III. THE REHEARSAL
IV. WELCOME HOME!
V. AFTER THE PLAY
VI. THE LITTLE BROWN HOUSE
VII. OLD TIMES AGAIN
VIII. SOME BADGERTOWN CALLS
IX. A SUDDEN BLOW
The Pepper children turn everyday moments into lively adventures, and their latest tale begins when the family moves near Midway School. Youngest Phronsie, bright‑eyed and determined, decides a simple plum pie will be her small triumph, enlisting the kitchen staff’s help and charming everyone with her earnest spirit. Her playful banter with the cook Jefferson shows a home where humor eases the challenges of modest living.
At Midway, the Peppers meet new classmates and teachers, and a series of small mishaps test their tight‑knit bond. Through school projects, neighborhood picnics, and the constant quest for a good meal, they discover the importance of teamwork, honesty, and staying true to themselves. Listeners will feel the warmth of the Pepper household and the excitement of their modest victories, making the story a comforting yet lively portrait of family life.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (387K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1844–1924
Best known for the warm, lively Five Little Peppers books, this American writer turned everyday family life into stories generations of children loved. She was also a publisher, preservationist, and founder of the Children of the American Revolution.
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