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100	1		_aMockler, Geraldine
245	1	2	_aA Tale of the Summer Holidays
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-11-13
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aPlay -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30469
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