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Our Davie Pepper

By Margaret Sidney

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

"Our Davie Pepper" by Margaret Sidney is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This delightful story continues the adventures of the b...

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2023-07-18
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"Our Davie Pepper" by Margaret Sidney is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This delightful story continues the adventures of the beloved Pepper family, focusing on the character of Davie, who is often overshadowed by his more boisterous siblings. The book centers on themes of family, love, and resilience as the Peppers navigate the trials of life in the little brown house. The beginning of the story introduces us to Davie Pepper, a kind-hearted and gentle boy who finds himself in a challenging situation when he tries to deliver a basket of goods to his mother. While on his errand, he encounters Old Man Peters, who bullies him. Fortunately, with the help of a young man named Jim Thompson, Davie is rescued and taken home to his concerned family. At home, the story reveals the close-knit dynamics of the Pepper family as they react to the various challenges they face, including sickness and the responsibility of caring for each other. The opening sets the stage for Davie's journey, showcasing themes of courage and the importance of familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Harriett Lothrop was an American author also known by her pseudonym Margaret Sidney. In addition to writing popular children's stories, she ran her husband Daniel Lothrop's publishing company after his death. After they bought The Wayside country house, they worked hard to make it a center of literary life.

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