
I. A CROCKERY CRASH - II. NEW SUMMER PLANS - III. THE RUNAWAY BOY - IV. OFF FOR MEADOW BROOK - V. SNAP'S ESCAPE - VI. AT MEADOW BROOK - VII. THE PICNIC - VIII. LOST IN THE HAY - IX. THE FIVE-PIN SHOW - X. A SHAM BATTLE - XI. MOVING PICTURES - XII. THE BOBBSEYS ACT - XIII. THE CIRCUS - XIV. FREDDIE IS MISSING - XV. FOUND AGAIN - XVI. FRANK'S STORY - XVII. A WILD ANIMAL SCARE - XVIII. WHAT FREDDIE SAW - XIX. IN SWIMMING - XX. FRANK COMES BACK - XXI. BAD MONEY - XXII. HAPPY DAYS - CHAPTER I - A CROCKERY CRASH
CHAPTER II - NEW SUMMER PLANS
CHAPTER III - THE RUNAWAY BOY
CHAPTER IV - OFF FOR MEADOW BROOK
CHAPTER V - SNAP'S ESCAPE
CHAPTER VI - AT MEADOW BROOK
CHAPTER VII - THE PICNIC
CHAPTER VIII - LOST IN THE HAY
CHAPTER IX - THE FIVE-PIN SHOW.
FIVE-PIN SHOW COME ONE COME ALL
The Bobbsey twins return home with a flurry of laughter, packed bundles, and a mischievous dog named Snap who promptly gets tangled in a delivery‑man’s legs. Their porch bustle introduces the whole family—Nan, Bert, little Freddie with his cookie‑laden satchel, and the cheerful household staff—setting a warm, bustling tone for the summer ahead. As the children settle in, they eagerly plot a vacation to Meadow Brook, dreaming of picnics, horse rides, and the simple pleasures of countryside life.
Once they arrive at Meadow Brook, the twins discover that adventure waits around every haystack. A missing brother, an impromptu five‑pin show, and a mischievous circus troupe promise a series of light‑hearted mysteries and playful mishaps. Young listeners will savor the humor of Snap’s antics, the camaraderie of the Bobbseys, and the cheerful spirit of a summer that’s just beginning to unfold.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (212K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the name behind the Bobbsey Twins, this pen name belongs to a team of writers who helped shape classic American children's series fiction. The books mix family adventures, light mysteries, and an easy, welcoming style that kept young readers turning pages for generations.
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