| Author |
Perkins, Lucy Fitch, 1865-1937 |
| Title |
The Eskimo Twins
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Lynn Hill. Dedicated to Miriam Kilmer. HTML
version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Eskimo Twins" by Lucy Fitch Perkins is a children's book first published in the early 20th century. The story revolves around five-year-old twins Menie and Monnie, who live in a quaint village in the Arctic. The narrative explores their daily adventures while highlighting their unique bond and the fascinating aspects of their Eskimo culture, including their family dynamics and the environment in which they grow up. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Menie and Monnie, who are almost indistinguishable due to their identical clothing, and their playful spirit is showcased as they engage in various activities with their beloved dogs, Nip and Tup. The twins encounter adventures from sledding and fishing to spotting a bear in the village, which draws the attention of the community. As the opening chapters unfold, readers experience the picturesque yet harsh Arctic landscape alongside the twins, offering a glimpse into their lives filled with joy, fears, and the magical worldview held by the Eskimo people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Twins -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3774 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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