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rebekah_nobody's review against another edition
3.0
Margaret Sidney's Pepper books were ones I read often between the ages of 8 and 12, and haven't opened since.
I liked how they fit within the Louisa May Alcott genre of industrious fiction. Full of handiwork and high emotion - when finished, I would be left with the sense that I'd darned a sock, recovered from some hysterical fit, and gulped a cup of wholesome buttermilk.
Can't imagine suggesting them to a modern child, but they are definitely among my personal history artifacts...
I liked how they fit within the Louisa May Alcott genre of industrious fiction. Full of handiwork and high emotion - when finished, I would be left with the sense that I'd darned a sock, recovered from some hysterical fit, and gulped a cup of wholesome buttermilk.
Can't imagine suggesting them to a modern child, but they are definitely among my personal history artifacts...
ra042312's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
gossamerprincess's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favourite books growing up. I found absolute delight in the comings and goings of "the little brown house", and the way the poor but enterprising family always managed to be happy and help others. If you enjoyed this book it is similar to the original Boxcar children books and the Secret Island books by Enid Blyton. There is just something so cosy about the entrepreneuring minds of children in creating blissful domesticity. Definitely try for the nostalgia value.
inthecommonhours's review against another edition
After late afternoon clean-up, before Bri returns home and dinner prep starts, we've been reading this on the back deck.
It may take us all summer to finish it, but I'm amazed at how Aidan and Sean remind me it's reading time---honestly, they're almost intrigued with the foreboding chapter titles like "More Hard Times";-)
It may take us all summer to finish it, but I'm amazed at how Aidan and Sean remind me it's reading time---honestly, they're almost intrigued with the foreboding chapter titles like "More Hard Times";-)
emitchellwrites's review against another edition
5.0
This was my favorite book as a kid. I found it in one of my old boxes the other day and realized that I haven't thought about it for years. It was amazing... I think.. haha.
gertyp's review against another edition
5.0
Oh I love this book! One of my favorites when I was younger.
poplartears's review against another edition
4.0
The was a very endearing book. The children enjoyed the adventures of the Peppers and were tickled at the long, lost relations ending.
bookreader230's review against another edition
4.0
Good, sweet story. I love the girl characters and Davie. And Ben.