The Bobbsey Twins On A Houseboat
I loved this series as a child and was so glad to see that is being reprinted. These two sets of twins, both boy/girl, aged around 6 and 12, have all kinds of adventures in a world where kids could run freely around town and country. In this one, the Bobbsey family sets out on a houseboat adventure, with all kinds of mysteries, mishaps, exploration, and excitement.
Note that these books are old, like 1920’s and 30’s old. The Bobbseys’ black housekeeper, Dinah, sometimes speaks in a stereotypical way that readers might find offensive today. Explaining the context to your child would be helpful.
How is life for these children different from your life?
What sorts of things do you think Danny Rugg would do if he lived in today’s world?
Would the response to Danny (from both kids and adults) be the same today as it was then?
If you could travel somewhere in a houseboat, where would you go?
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