| Author |
Perkins, Lucy Fitch, 1865-1937 |
| Title |
The Dutch Twins
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Lynn Hill. Dedicated to Luana Rodriquez. HTML
version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Dutch Twins" by Lucy Fitch Perkins is a children's book written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around two lively twins, Kit and Kat, who live in Holland and enjoy various adventures that highlight their playful nature and curiosity. Through their experiences, the narrative provides readers with insights into Dutch culture, family life, and rural traditions. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Kit and Kat, whose real names are Christopher and Katrina, but they prefer their shorter, more playful nicknames. In the opening chapter, the twins eagerly wake up to join their grandfather for a fishing trip, setting the stage for a delightful morning filled with exploration and playful mischief. As they dig worms for bait, family dynamics and the rural setting of Holland come alive, portraying the simplicity and joy of childhood through their enthusiastic interactions. The twins' antics lead to a humorous mishap where Kit ends up in the water, establishing a lighthearted tone that invites readers into their imaginative world. (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 |
Netherlands -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4012 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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