The Daring Twins by L. Frank Baum

The story revolves around two orphaned twins who are separated at birth and later reunited through a series of events that involve mistaken identities, kidnappings, and narrow escapes. The twins' adventures take them from the city to the countryside, where they encounter various characters, including a benevolent old woman and a sinister figure with ulterior motives.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1904 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 26 chapters · 76,882 words

First lines

"Now you-all stop dat a-foolin' an' eat yo' brekfas' like sens'ble chill'ns," said Aunt Hyacinth, coming in with a plate of smoking cakes. "Ef yo' don', yo' done be late fo' school, shore 'nuff."

A ripple of laughter went around the group of five young Darings as a scramble was made for the cakes.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L. Frank Baum
• Date: 1904 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure, Fiction, Humor
• Length: 76,882 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 1,897 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and characters that resonate with children.
• Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements and imaginative scenarios that are characteristic of the genre.
• Adventure — The plot involves adventurous exploits and challenges faced by the protagonists.
• Fiction — The story is a work of fiction, presenting a narrative that is not based on real events.

Tags

Children's Literature · Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Friendship · Siblings · Twins · Magic · Mystery · Coming of Age · Family · Home Life

Contents

• Introducing the Darings
• Phil Interviews the Lawyer
• Becky Gets Acquainted
• Phœbe's Secret
• A Match Game
• Hunting a Job
• The Coming of Cousin Judith
• The "Articles of Adoption"
• Phœbe has an Adventure
• A Depressing Interview
• Getting Regulated
• A Battle Royal
• Phil Makes a Discovery
• The Folly of Gran'Pa Eliot
• Sue Gets a Divorce
• The Boat Race
• In the Toils
• A Sister's Love
• The Way of the Transgressor
• Accused
• Shifting the Burden
• Marion's Ghost Story
• Two and Two Make Four
• Toby Clark's Heroism
• Father and Son
• The Watermark

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)
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