Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm

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Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm

by Mabel C. Hawley

EN·~2 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

CHAPTER I - THE RESCUE OF PHILIP

10:19
2

CHAPTER II - AN INVITATION

7:25
3

CHAPTER III - AUNT POLLY

9:19
4

CHAPTER IV - THE WILLING PACKERS

8:30
5

CHAPTER V - DOT’S ADVENTURE

10:30
6

CHAPTER VI - BROOKSIDE AT LAST

8:37
7

CHAPTER VII - THE WRECK OF THE RAFT

10:39
8

CHAPTER VIII - LEARNING TO MILK

9:27
9

CHAPTER IX - LOST IN THE WOODS

7:19
10

CHAPTER X - THE BLOSSOMS GO BERRYING

9:28

Description

The story opens on a bright morning in the sleepy town of Oak Hill, where the spirited Blossom siblings—Meg, Bobby, Dot, and little Twaddles—set off on an adventure that quickly turns into a small rescue mission. Their playful banter and tight‑knit family dynamic are instantly charming, and the vivid description of the town’s winding streets, the bustling post office, and the clanging trolley car paints a lively picture of early‑20th‑century life.

When a stray dog is injured on the tracks, Meg’s fearless compassion leads the children to intervene, showcasing her love for animals and her willingness to act without hesitation. Along the way, the siblings’ personalities shine: Bobby’s responsible nature, Dot’s sweet determination, and Twaddles’ cheerful optimism. The scene captures the innocence of childhood curiosity while hinting at the deeper bonds that will guide the Blossoms through the day’s unfolding events.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (159K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-08-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Mabel C. Hawley

Best known as the name behind the cheerful Four Little Blossoms books, this author is tied to early 20th-century children's fiction made for young readers who loved family adventures. The name is also linked to the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the book-packaging company behind many popular series of the era.

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