
CHAPTER I - THE RESCUE OF PHILIP
CHAPTER II - AN INVITATION
CHAPTER III - AUNT POLLY
CHAPTER IV - THE WILLING PACKERS
CHAPTER V - DOT’S ADVENTURE
CHAPTER VI - BROOKSIDE AT LAST
CHAPTER VII - THE WRECK OF THE RAFT
CHAPTER VIII - LEARNING TO MILK
CHAPTER IX - LOST IN THE WOODS
CHAPTER X - THE BLOSSOMS GO BERRYING
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.
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.
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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