
NEW YORK HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY 1914
Copyright, 1914. BY HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY Published September, 1914
To Gilman Hall
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE ROSIE WORLD
CHAPTER I THE CHIN-CHOPPER
CHAPTER II THE SCHNITZER
CHAPTER III THE PAPER-GIRL
CHAPTER IV A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT
CHAPTER V GEORGE RILEY ON MUCKERS
Set in a bustling early‑twentieth‑century household, the story follows the quick‑witted Rosie as she navigates the chaos of the O’Brien family’s daily grind. From boisterous breakfast tables to the clang of a “chin‑chopper” tale spun by the boarder George, Rosie’s curiosity fuels a lively tapestry of nicknames, sibling rivalries and the small dramas that define ordinary life.
Through witty dialogue and vivid scenes—like a heated debate over a stray gentleman’s antics and the tender moments of a baby cradled in Ellen’s arms—the narrative captures both the humor and the heart of a close‑knit community. Rosie’s earnest questions and sharp observations make her an unmistakable guide, inviting listeners to linger over each anecdote while hinting at the deeper bonds that will later shape her world.
The opening offers a warm, spirited portrait of family life, promising a mix of comedy, gentle satire, and the timeless search for belonging.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (432K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2010-03-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1878–1944
Best known for bringing Central and Northern European folktales to young English-speaking readers, this American writer had a gift for lively, memorable retellings. His books helped introduce generations of children to Czechoslovak, Jugoslav, Finnish, and Croatian fairy tales.
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