
Bunny and his sister Sue spend a sunny summer on their grandfather’s country farm, where the days are filled with orchard walks, peach‑picking, and the warm chatter of family. When Grandpa Brown heads out with a basket, the children eagerly join him, trading their pretend‑building projects for a taste of fresh fruit and the promise of peach shortcake at dinner. Their conversation drifts back to the circus they’d visited days earlier, sparking a lively imagination that turns the farmyard into a stage for tiny acrobats and bright‑colored hoops.
Inspired by those circus memories, Bunny and Sue begin to rehearse their own performances, hopping through paper‑covered hoops and dreaming of daring feats under the shade of the orchard trees. Their playful experiments blend the simple pleasures of rural life with the excitement of the big top, inviting listeners to share in the wonder of youthful creativity. As the siblings explore, the story captures the sweet rhythm of a carefree childhood, where every peach‑laden path could lead to a new adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (232K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-10-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the name behind the Bobbsey Twins, this pen name introduced generations of young readers to cheerful, fast-moving adventures. It was one of the house pseudonyms used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the book-packaging powerhouse behind many classic children's series.
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