A House Party with the Tucker Twins by Nell Speed
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About this eBook
| Author | Speed, Nell, 1878-1913 |
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| Illustrator | Scott, A. O. (Arthur O.) |
| Title | A House Party with the Tucker Twins |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A House Party with the Tucker Twins" by Nell Speed is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds as a lively and entertaining account of a house party at a grand country home called Maxton, hosted by General Price, where a group of friends, including the vivacious Tucker twins, gather for summer fun. The main character, Page Allison, and her friends navigate the joys and disappointments of friendships, romances, and interactions with family members, all while dealing with humorous and nostalgic moments typical of youthful adventures. At the start of the narrative, Page reflects on the excitement of the house party she's attending, noting the absence of her close friend Annie Pore due to her father's objections. The opening chapters detail the reunion of Page and her group of friends, including the whimsical Tucker twins, and their antics as they settle into the expansive, elegant setting of Maxton. As they begin to explore the household dynamics and socialize with new guests, the friends express a mixture of joy and longing for their absent companion Annie, devising plans to bring her to the festivities. The story captures the carefree spirit of youth while layering in themes of friendship, social class contrasts, and the lighter side of social gatherings, all of which promise a delightful read for those interested in nostalgic tales of adolescence and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Twins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Entertaining -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Attitudes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36671 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 188 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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