![]() ![]() Without being saccharine, the book reveals the true value of family. Pepper and her five children-Ben, Polly, David, Joel, and Phronsie, continues to resonate with readers today. This children's classic, first published in 1881, which tells the story of the widowed Mrs. This heartwarming tale is a testament to perseverance in the face of hardship, incorruptible kindness, and the power of family love that conveys a message well worth learning to this day.-from the publisherĤ20 pages 978-1557095916 (Hardcover full version) Ages 8-12ġ60 pages 978-1402754203 (abridged version in the Classic Starts series published by Sterling) Ages 8-12 ![]() ![]() When little Phronsie is later placed in great danger, the Peppers meet young Jasper King, who will ultimately change their fates and lead them to the unexpected conclusion of the novel. The family faces many challenges, such as sickness and an overflowing generosity stinted by their financial straits, yet they accept and overcome many obstacles with an optimism and good-naturedness that is as surprising as it is commendable. While very poor, the Peppers live in a supportive little town in their beloved Little Brown House. This first novel introduces Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie, the children of their widowed Mamsie, Mrs. ![]() The first in a series of books about the Pepper family, these imaginative children's stories have delighted readers since their original publication in 1881. ![]()
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