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The Two Story Mittens and the Little Play Mittens / Being the Fourth Book of the Series
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- Gutenberg ID
- 29811
- Title
- The Two Story Mittens and the Little Play Mittens / Being the Fourth Book of the Series
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Aunt Fanny's fourth installment in her beloved mittens series blends heartwarming family life with patriotic duty during the Civil War. Children craft mittens for soldiers while staging a charming play, learning lessons about kindness, duty, and resilience. Ideal for young readers seeking wholesome, engaging stories of sibling love and community spirit.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In the fourth installment of Aunt Fanny's series, *The Two Story Mittens and the Little Play Mittens*, the Langdon family continues their patriotic knitting efforts for Union soldiers while navigating the joys and sorrows of daily life during the Civil War. The narrative opens with the children eagerly reading letters from their brother George, a soldier at Camp Ellsworth, who describes camp life and his longing for battle. The story then shifts to Lillie, who desires a new doll. Her sister Helen, spending the summer with her grandmother, secretly sews a magnificent outfit for the doll. Upon Helen's return, the family prepares for a grand party to welcome a fashionable young lady. This event culminates in a delightful play staged by the children to raise funds for the troops. The play, titled *Master Edward's Trial*, explores themes of education, character, and the consequences of selfishness, featuring roles played by the children themselves. The evening is a resounding success, raising fifty-seven pairs of mittens, which, combined with eighteen more the children made, total seventy-five pairs sent to the troops. The book concludes with a heartwarming Christmas scene where the children receive gifts, including books and toys, while remembering their absent brother. Johnny even writes to President Lincoln to petition for George's promotion to General. Throughout, the text emphasizes the importance of good deeds, the strength of family bonds, and the enduring spirit of the children, who find joy in service and storytelling despite the hardships of war.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29811.epub.noimages
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- Aunt Fanny
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Categories
- Children's stories