Description
By: L. Frank Baum (1856-1919)
Mary Louise in the Country by L. Frank Baum is a charming tale that follows the adventures of Mary Louise Burroughs as she spends the summer in the countryside with her grandparents. The story is filled with delightful characters, from Mary Louise’s mischievous cousin Phoebe to the wise old farmer Mr. Howell.
The author’s vivid descriptions transport the reader to the idyllic setting of the countryside, where Mary Louise learns valuable lessons about hard work, friendship, and the importance of family. Baum’s writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it a perfect read for younger audiences.
Overall, Mary Louise in the Country is a heartwarming story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a wonderful reminder of the simple joys of life and the beauty of nature. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a charming and uplifting read.
Book Description:
The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his Edith Van Dyne pseudonym, then continued by at least three others, all using the same pseudonym. Baum wrote the first four books in the series, possibly with help from his son, Harry Neal Baum, on the third.
The books are concerned with adolescent girl detectives— a concept Baum had experimented with earlier, in The Daring Twins (1911) and Phoebe Daring (1912). The Bluebird series began with Mary Louise, originally written as a tribute to Baum’s favorite sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. Baum’s publisher, Reilly & Britton, rejected that manuscript, apparently judging the heroine too independent. Baum wrote a new version of the book; the original manuscript is lost.
The title character is Mary Louise Burrows. In this volume, Mary Louise and Gran’pa Jim take a house for the summer in a quiet place called Cragg’s Crossing. There, they meet with any number of peculiar people – and one very peculiar mystery!!
