
MARJORIE'S BUSY DAYS by CAROLYN WELLS author of THE "PATTY" BOOKS
MARJORIE'S BUSY DAYS
CHAPTER I - A JOLLY GOOD GAME
CHAPTER II - AN EXASPERATING GUEST
CHAPTER III - PICNIC PLANS
CHAPTER IV - AN OURDAY
CHAPTER V - A NOVEL PICNIC
CHAPTER VI - THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
CHAPTER VII - THE JINKS CLUB
CHAPTER VIII - SPELLING TROUBLES
Four spirited siblings reunite for a bright September morning on their sprawling family estate, where endless lawns, orchards, and a grand swing become the backdrop for grand adventures. Led by the inventive older brother and his equally imaginative sister Marjorie, they concoct elaborate games—today’s choice a shipwreck on a “desert island” fashioned from a swing and a sturdy gangplank. Their play blurs the line between imagination and reality, turning everyday objects into a steamer, a captain, and distant horizons.
The story captures the carefree rhythm of childhood in a genteel early‑20th‑century setting, highlighting the kids’ boundless creativity, their close‑knit camaraderie, and the subtle guidance of a world that encourages exploration within safe boundaries. Listeners will be drawn into the lively banter, the vivid garden scenery, and the infectious joy of children who turn a simple afternoon into an unforgettable voyage.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Ian Deane and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-11-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1942
A lively and remarkably prolific American writer, she moved with ease from mystery stories to poetry, humor, and books for children. Her work helped shape early 20th-century popular reading, especially the cozy and clue-filled detective tale.
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