A Mockler, Geraldine creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Tale of the Summer Holidays" by Geraldine Mockler is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Danvers siblings—Drusie, Hal, Jim, Tommy, and Helen—who engage in imaginative games marked by camaraderie and sibling rivalry. Their adventures, particularly focusing on their tradition of celebrating their double birthday with a mock battle, reveal themes of childhood innocence, friendship, and the challenges that arise from growing up. At the start of the novel, the eldest sister, Drusie, holds a secret meeting in their summer house to discuss the upcoming activities for their joint birthday celebration with her twin brother Hal. The children express concerns about whether Hal will participate, given his recent change in attitude after attending school. As Drusie lays out their plans, they prepare for a battle where Hal usually plays a critical defending role. The opening establishes not only the children's playful dynamics but also the tension created by Hal's new friendships outside the familial circle, hinting at a conflict between growing independence and childhood bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-11-13 Produced by Al Haines Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Play -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30469 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30469 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133708.0 30469