
MISS MOUSE AND HER BOYS
BY MRS. MOLESWORTH
ILLUSTRATED BY L. LESLIE BROOKE
LONDON: MACMILLAN AND CO., LTD - NEW YORK: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY - 1897
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I - 'WHAT A LOT OF BOYS!'
CHAPTER II - PAT AND PETS
CHAPTER III - GUESTS AT TEA
CHAPTER IV - WANTED—A SISTER
CHAPTER V - Bob
A lively household buzzes with the endless energy of five Hervey brothers, whose antics turn any quiet room into a bustling playground. When a shy, grey‑clad girl arrives with her aunt, the boys’ chaotic charm meets a gentle curiosity, and the house erupts into a whirlwind of games, whispered secrets, and the occasional scramble for misplaced pickles. The narrator watches the scene with affectionate humor, noting how the boys, despite their rough‑and‑tumble manners, possess an honest, open‑hearted spirit that brightens every corner.
Through a series of playful episodes—tea parties interrupted by runaway toys, impromptu treasure hunts, and a yearning for a sister among the brothers—the story captures the sweet absurdities of childhood. The author's warm observations blend nostalgia with witty commentary on fashions and manners of a bygone era, making the mischief feel both timeless and endearing. Listeners will find themselves smiling at the charming chaos, feeling the echo of laughter that only a house full of boys can produce.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (217K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.
Release date
2010-01-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1839–1921
A beloved Victorian storyteller, she helped shape children's fiction with warm, domestic tales full of imagination. Best known as Mrs. Molesworth, she wrote stories that generations of young readers treasured, including The Cuckoo Clock.
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