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The Curlytops and Their Playmates; Or, Jolly Times Through the Holidays
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- Gutenberg ID
- 25143
- Title
- The Curlytops and Their Playmates; Or, Jolly Times Through the Holidays
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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In this festive installment of the Curlytops series, Ted, Janet, and their playmates build a toboggan slide, only to find no snow. Undeterred, they grease their sleds with candle wax for a fun-filled winter day. The adventure takes a turn when baby Trouble goes missing during a storm, leading to a heartwarming search that culminates in a family reunion at Crystal Lake.
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In Howard R. Garis's *The Curlytops and Their Playmates; Or, Jolly Times Through the Holidays*, the story begins with the Curlytops—Ted, Janet, and their younger brother Trouble—and their playmates, the Taylors, eagerly awaiting a snowstorm to test their newly constructed toboggan slide. When the snow fails to arrive, Tom Taylor devises a clever solution: greasing the wooden sled runners with candle wax to create a slippery surface. The children delight in racing down the hill, forgetting their initial disappointment and enjoying a series of thrilling coasting races. However, the fun is interrupted when baby William, affectionately known as Trouble, wanders off during a snowstorm. A frantic search ensues involving the children and their uncle, Toby. They eventually locate Trouble at a local barber shop, where he has climbed into a child's chair to get a haircut and enjoy the scent of shaving soap. While this minor scare is resolved, the narrative shifts to a more serious mystery involving a missing dog and a strange man found in a lonely cabin near Crystal Lake. The man, Frank Benton, is revealed to be the missing father of Mary and Harry, who had been wandering due to a war injury that affected his mind. The story concludes with a joyous Christmas reunion, bringing the lost family back together and ensuring a happy holiday for everyone. The tale blends winter adventure with heartwarming family reconciliation, emphasizing themes of loyalty, curiosity, and the enduring power of family bonds.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- Howard Roger Garis
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Categories
- Fiction
- Christmas
- Family