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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

Fun Facts

Five Little Peppers and How They Grew was originally published as a serialized story in Wide Awake magazine from 1880 to 1881 before being released as a book.

The author, Margaret Sidney, was the pen name for Harriett Mulford Stone Lothrop, who also became notable for her involvement in preserving the historic home of the Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts.

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The book was so popular that it spawned a series of sequels following the adventures of the Pepper family, making it a beloved part of classic American children's literature.

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Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • 1880s

Theme
Publication Year

2006

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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