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    <title>Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback</title>
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    <namePart>Garis, Howard Roger</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1873-1962</namePart>
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    <namePart>Greene, Julia</namePart>
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  <abstract>"The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback" by Howard R. Garis is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story features siblings Ted and Janet Martin, known as the "Curlytops," along with their little brother, Trouble, as they embark on an adventurous summer trip to their Uncle Frank's ranch in Montana. With themes of exploration and family, the book is likely to appeal to young readers who enjoy stories about outdoor fun and childhood adventures.  At the start of the story, we are introduced to Ted and Janet, who find themselves bored on a rainy Saturday. They play various imaginative games but soon discover their little brother, Trouble, has fallen down the stairs during their playtime. Their concern turns to excitement when their father announces a trip to Uncle Frank's ranch for the summer, where they expect to encounter ponies and even tame Indians. As they prepare for the journey, Trouble's antics lead to comedic moments that set the tone for their impending adventures out west. This beginning hints at a delightful mix of humor, sibling dynamics, and the excitement of new experiences that awaits the reader as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2010-05-25</note>
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  <note>Original publication data not identified</note>
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    <topic>Siblings -- Juvenile fiction</topic>
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    <topic>Ranches -- Juvenile fiction</topic>
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    <topic>Ranch life -- Juvenile fiction</topic>
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    <topic>West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction</topic>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Cowboys -- Juvenile fiction</topic>
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