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Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (Five Little Peppers, #1)

Margaret Sidney
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Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (Five Little Peppers, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2006

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Margaret Sidney

Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (Five Little Peppers, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • 1880s

Theme
Publication Year

2006

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Five Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret Sidney follows the Pepper family, particularly the five siblings led by the eldest, who face various challenges while living in poverty. With resilience and mutual support, they navigate their circumstances, highlighting themes of family and perseverance.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

24,948 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Margaret Sidney's Five Little Peppers and How They Grew captures the charm of family unity and perseverance amidst hardship. Praise often highlights the warmth and moral strength of the Pepper family. Criticisms include dated language and occasional predictability. Overall, it remains a cherished, albeit nostalgic, children's classic.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (Five Little Peppers, #1)?

A reader who would enjoy Five Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret Sidney is typically one who appreciates classic, heartwarming family tales with themes of resilience and love. Similar to fans of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women or Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden, they favor tales of close-knit families overcoming hardships.

4.1

24,948 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • 1880s

Theme
Publication Year

2006

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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