
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I FIVE AND ONE
CHAPTER II SHOT AND SING WUNG
CHAPTER III WHO WAS THE THIEF?
CHAPTER IV KIRKE’S BRAVE DEED
CHAPTER V OFF FOR NEW YORK
CHAPTER VI OFF FOR EUROPE
CHAPTER VII TEN AND ONE
CHAPTER VIII ELEVEN IN FRANCE
CHAPTER IX THE MYSTERIOUS BAG
In sun‑kissed Silver Gate City, a tight‑knit gang of youngsters spends their mornings teasing one another, chasing toads, and dreaming up secret clubs. Molly, Kirke, Weezy, twins Paul and Pauline, and the ever‑enthusiastic little Donald make up “The Merry Five,” a troupe whose banter is as lively as the California breezes. When news of a family voyage to Europe surfaces, the children scramble to decide whether they’ll all journey together, and a quick vote turns their group into the newly christened “Happy Six.”
The prospect of crossing an ocean sparks endless questions—how far is Europe, will they miss Mexico, what adventures await? Their spirited planning mixes childish curiosity with a hint of grown‑up responsibility, hinting at a trip that will test their bonds and bring unexpected discoveries. Listeners are invited into a warm, humorous world where friendship, imagination, and the promise of far‑off horizons set the stage for an unforgettable summer.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (126K characters)
Release date
2024-06-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1840–1929

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