The Swiss Twins

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The Swiss Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins

EN·~1 hours·3 chapters

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3 total

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HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY - COPYRIGHT, 1922, BY LUCY FITCH PERKINS - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCE THIS BOOK OR PARTS THEREOF IN ANY FORM

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CAMBRIDGE - MASSACHUSETTS - PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. - I. THE RESPONSIBLE CUCKOO - THE RESPONSIBLE CUCKOO

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Description

In a sun‑kissed Swiss mountain kitchen, a tiny wooden cuckoo lives inside a clock, dutifully announcing each hour to a quiet household. When the evening bell fails to sound, the little bird’s frantic “cuckoo!” awakens the sleepy family and a curious mouse scurrying across the table. The scene captures the charm of Alpine life, where even the smallest creature feels a big responsibility.

Into this picturesque setting come the twin sisters who share the farmhouse’s chores, lessons, and laughter. Their days are filled with milking cows, gathering herbs, and exploring the fragrant gardens that cling to the steep slopes. As the cuckoo’s steady rhythm marks their adventures, the twins discover the value of teamwork, the rhythms of nature, and the simple joys that make their mountain home feel like a world of its own.

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en

Duration

~1 hours (93K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2002-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lucy Fitch Perkins

Lucy Fitch Perkins

1865–1937

Best known for the beloved Twins books, this American writer and illustrator brought children into faraway places and earlier times through lively stories and pictures. Her work mixed adventure, everyday family life, and a strong curiosity about different cultures.

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