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"Five Little Peppers and Their Friends" is a classic children's book written by Margaret Sidney, a pen name for Harriett Mulford Stone Lothrop, an American author. This book is an enjoyable continuation of the popular "Five Little Peppers" series. The plot is centered on the Pepper family, specifically the five Pepper siblings: Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie. The Peppers embark on a number of joyful adventures in this edition, emphasizing the perennial themes of friendship, family relationships, and the joys of simple living. As the Peppers navigate their environment, they meet a wide range of personalities who become their pals, including Jasper King, a wealthy young man who develops a unique bond with the Peppers. These friendships enrich the plot by demonstrating the transformational power of genuine connections. Margaret Sidney's literature is appreciated among young readers because of its wholesome and moral tone. "Five Little Peppers and Their Friends" not only entertains, but also teaches essential life lessons about kindness, perseverance, and the value of relationships.
About the author
Harriett Lothrop (June 22, 1844 - August 2, 1924) was an American author who also went by the pen name Margaret Sidney. She ran her husband Daniel Lothrop's publishing company following his death, in addition to producing popular children's novels. They worked hard after purchasing The Wayside country house to make it a hub of literary activity. Harriett Mulford Stone was born in 1844 in New Haven, Connecticut. She was "brought up in an atmosphere of culture and learning enhanced by free access to her father's large library," according to her father, New Haven architect Sidney Mason Stone. She attended nearby seminaries and graduated from Miss Dutton's School at Grove Hall in New Haven in 1862.
