
E-text prepared by Roger Frank
FOUR LITTLE BLOSSOMS ATOAK HILL SCHOOL
CHAPTER I - THE HOUSE THAT BOBBY BUILT
CHAPTER II - SCHOOL SUPPLIES
CHAPTER III - STARTING SCHOOL
CHAPTER IV - THE DEAD SNAKE
CHAPTER V - ANOTHER SCHOOLROOM
CHAPTER VI - AN UNPLEASANT MEETING
CHAPTER VII - A HARD LESSON
CHAPTER VIII - THE SPOILED BOOK
In the sleepy town of Oak Hill, four energetic siblings—Bobby, Meg, and the twin duo Dot and Twaddles—spend rainy afternoons turning a living‑room into a bustling construction site. With a rocking chair turned into a makeshift bay window and an umbrella rack poised to become a chimney, they invent a whole house for their dolls and imagination alike. Their playful scheming is narrated with a gentle humor that captures the joy of childhood creativity.
Each Blossom brings a distinct spark—Bobby the budding architect, Meg the caring elder sister, and the twins their quick‑witted teamwork. Their adventures extend beyond the makeshift house, hinting at schoolyard escapades, clever animals, and the kind‑hearted maid Norah who watches over them. Listeners will find a warm portrait of family bonds and the simple wonders that turn ordinary days into memorable tales.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (158K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-05-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
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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