| Author |
Edwards, Leo, 1884-1944 |
| Illustrator |
Salg, Bert, 1881-1938 |
| Title |
Poppy Ott's pedigreed pickles
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| Original Publication |
United States: Grosset & Dunlap, 1927.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Poppy Ott's Pedigreed Pickles" by Leo Edwards is a children's novel written in the late 1920s. It follows the adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit of a boy named Poppy Ott, who, inspired by the taste of exceptional homemade pickles, decides to open a unique venture called a Pickle Parlor alongside his friend Jerry. The book captures the excitement and challenges of their new business endeavor, emphasizing themes of friendship, creativity, and determination. The opening of the story introduces readers to Poppy’s big idea of establishing Tutter’s first Pickle Parlor, despite the skepticism and laughter it provokes from others, including his friend Jerry. Poppy demonstrates great enthusiasm and confidence in the success of their business, leading to humorous exchanges as they navigate the logistics of starting their venture without any pickles to sell. Their journey begins with them discussing potential locations for the store and overhearing a conversation about the local pickle market, setting the stage for their entrepreneurial adventure. The tone is light-hearted, with a focus on their playful banter and aspirations, inviting readers to enjoy a whimsical tale of childhood ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Subject |
Illinois -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71240 |
| Release Date |
Jul 21, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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