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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
CAMBRIDGE - MASSACHUSETTS - PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. - I. THE RESPONSIBLE CUCKOO - THE RESPONSIBLE CUCKOO
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.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (93K characters)
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Project Gutenberg
Release date
2002-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1937
Best known for the beloved "Twins" books, this American writer and illustrator brought children into many different places and eras through lively stories and her own artwork. She began as an artist, and that visual eye helped make her books especially vivid and welcoming.
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