
The Bobbsey household bustles with the cheerful chaos of two sets of twins, and a bright summer invitation sets the whole family buzzing. Little Freddie and Flossie can’t contain their excitement when Aunt Sarah’s blue envelope arrives, promising a visit to her country estate at Meadow Brook. Their mother reads the note aloud, and the children’s imaginations soar as they picture rolling fields, new patches of garden, and the warm hug of their beloved aunt.
As the twins race to share the news with their older siblings, the story captures the simple joys of childhood—racing down stone walls, secret giggles, and the anticipation of a holiday adventure. Listeners will be swept into a world of sunny meadows, playful rivalries, and the comforting rhythm of family life, all set against the gentle backdrop of a 1910s countryside summer.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (217K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Diane and Don Nafis. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
1996-11-01
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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