02103cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000450011324500490015826400510020730000470025833600260030533700260033133800360035750000310039350800260042452012150045053400450166565300310171085600430174199900170178426627UtSlPG20260610133617.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aHolmes, F. M.q(Frederic Morell),d1851-14aThe Island House: A Tale for the Young Folks 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-09-15  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Island House: A Tale for the Young Folks" by F. M. Holmes is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the unexpected flooding of a house and the plight of its young inhabitants as they navigate various challenges during this crisis. With themes of bravery, resourcefulness, and the spirit of cooperation, it captures the essence of childhood adventure and the emotional bond between young characters and their caretaker.  The narrative follows young Alfy and his nurse, Mansy, as they find themselves stranded in the Island House, surrounded by floodwaters after a reservoir burst. Alfy, resourceful and brave, attempts to ferry Mansy and himself to safety using a washing tub and later, a bath. As they strategize their survival, they encounter several obstacles, including an unwelcome visitor who adds tension to their situation. Ultimately, the story highlights the children's cleverness and teamwork as they rescue one another and secure provisions. The tale culminates in addressing the aftermath of the flood and the resilience exhibited by the characters, making it an engaging read for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFloods -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26627  c67536d67536