Ben works outside the home to bring in money. Polly performs all the domestic tasks such as sewing and baking and she naturally possesses a maternal air. Polly and Ben, the two eldest Peppers, live to support their mother (their father is dead) and to bring happiness to the younger children. When I reread this book, however, I discovered I must have somewhat outgrown my sweet tooth.įive Little Peppers and How They Grew is pretty much the nineteenth-century children’s book about impoverished children you would expect. Even the most syrupy-sweet of sentimental fiction was not a problem. After all, I loved books like Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women and enjoyed reading other children’s classics like Pollyanna. I remember reading this as a child and though I did recall many particulars, I assumed I must have liked it. Things really start to look up, however, when Phronsie runs away and meets young Jasper King, a young rich boy who knows all too well that money cannot buy happiness and longs to join the good time at the Little Brown House. Still, the five continue to have good times, what with Ben and Polly conspiring to come up with clever ways to entertain the little ones or to give them a memorable Christmas. Polly, Ben, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie Pepper live with their mother, who can barely make ends meet. To apply for livestream or record & stream rights, please complete this form.Goodreads: Five Little Peppers and How They Grew To review some frequently asked questions about streaming, please click here.
Notes Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available The message here is just as true and perhaps even more relevant today than it was 100 years ago. All combine to push the action forward through unexpected twists and turns-including a laugh-out-loud party scene-to a completely satisfying conclusion. From the city come two unexpected visitors, Mr. Besides the engaging Peppers you'll meet the Peppers' neighbor, everyone's favorite Granny, a living newspaper, counselor and baker of good things.
All the familiar incidents are artfully dramatized.
Pepper and her lively brood of five mischievous children completely irresistible, as they roll up their sleeves and tackle the future together. What can the future hold for a loving widowed mom, struggling against poverty to raise a moral family with all the proper values? With his well-known deft touches, Glennon has clearly delineated each character, providing real characters and really actable roles for the entire cast. From Margaret Sidney's ever-popular novel, William Glennon has fashioned a truly funny and heartwarming entertainment for the whole family.
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