Big Brother

Name: Big Brother
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Big Brother is a novel by Annie Fellows Johnston, first published in 1908. It tells the story of two brothers, Tom and Phil, who are sent to live with their aunt and uncle in the country after their father dies. The boys are very different in personality and outlook, and their relationship is strained. Tom is the older brother and is more serious and responsible. He is determined to make a success of himself and to provide for his family. Phil, on the other hand, is more carefree and irresponsible. He is content to live in the moment and not worry about the future. The boys' aunt and uncle are kind and loving, but they are also strict and expect the boys to work hard and obey their rules. Tom and Phil must learn to get along and work together if they are to make a success of their new life. The novel follows the boys as they adjust to their new home and learn to appreciate each other's strengths and weaknesses. Along the way, they also learn valuable lessons about life, family, and friendship.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1893 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 12,772 words

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Every coach on the long western-bound train was crowded with passengers. Dust and smoke poured in at the windows and even the breeze seemed hot as it blew across the prairie cornfields burning in the July sun.

It was a relief when the engine stopped at last in front of a small village depot. There was a rush for the lunch counter and the restaurant door, where a noisy gong announced dinner.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Coming of Age
Length: 12,772 words
Structure: 1 section, 257 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Children's Fiction — Big Brother is a children's novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston in 1912. It follows the story of two young boys, Joe and Tom, and their adventures in the fictional town of Lonesome Cove.
Historical Fiction — Big Brother is set in the early 1900s and follows the lives of two young boys in a small town. The novel explores themes of family, friendship, and loyalty, as well as the changing social dynamics of the time period.
Adventure — Big Brother follows the adventures of two young boys as they explore the fictional town of Lonesome Cove. The novel is full of exciting and thrilling moments as the boys face danger and discover new things.
Coming of Age — Big Brother follows the story of two young boys as they grow and learn about the world around them. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and family, as well as the importance of making the right choices.