Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John

The story revolves around the lives of three young women, Patsy, Trudy and Beth, who are orphaned and live with their wealthy aunt. They spend a summer at her estate in New York City, where they meet various characters including a charming uncle and his friends. The girls become involved in a mystery surrounding a valuable gemstone and must use their wit and resourcefulness to uncover the truth.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1915 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy · 22 chapters · 53,166 words

First lines

Major Gregory Doyle paced nervously up and down the floor of the cosy sitting room.

"Something's surely happened to our Patsy! " he exclaimed.

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Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John is listed on Textopian as a novel by L. Frank Baum, dated 1915 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L. Frank Baum
• Date: 1915 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy, Family Saga, Coming-of-Age
• Length: 53,166 words
• Structure: 22 chapters, 1,235 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a younger audience, featuring themes and characters that resonate with children.
• Adventure — The plot includes various adventures and explorations undertaken by the characters.
• Fantasy — Elements of whimsy and imaginative scenarios are present, characteristic of the fantasy genre.
• Family Saga — The story revolves around familial relationships and dynamics, typical of family saga narratives.

Tags

Children's Literature · Classic Novel · Family Relationships · Friendship · Girls' Adventure · Humor · Inheritance · Juvenile Fiction · Literary Classic · Mystery · Orphaned Protagonist · Romance

Contents

• Introducing "Mumbles"
• Uncle John's Idea
• Myrtle Dean
• An Interesting Protege
• A Wonder on Wheels
• Wampus Speeds
• The Chauffeur Improves
• Among the Indians
• Nature's Masterpiece
• A Coyote Serenade
• A Real Adventure at Last
• Captured
• The Fiddler
• The Escape
• The Romance of Dan'L
• The Lodging at Spotville
• Yellow Poppies
• The Silent Man
• "Three Times"
• On Point Loma
• A Tale of Woe
• The Confession

More by L. Frank Baum

• The Enchanted Buffalo (1919)
• The Tigers Eye: A Jungle Fairy Tale (1902)
• A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1902)
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
• Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead (1906)
• The Marvelous Powder of Life (1905)
• The Flight of the Fugitives (1907)
• Tip Makes an Experiment in Magic (1903)
• All works by L. Frank Baum