The Jimmyjohns, and other stories
by OpenStories
Original author: Abby Morton Diaz
"The Jimmyjohns, and other stories" by Abby Morton Diaz is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The book features the twin brothers Jimmy and Johnny Plummer, affectionately known as "the Jimmyjohns," as they embark on imaginative adventures filled with humor and mischief in their quaint, rural setting. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the charming Prairie-rose Cottage and the twin brothers as they set out on a playful journey, pretending to ride wooden horses to Boston. The twins are depicted as inseparable, often mistaken for one another due to their identical appearance. Their antics continue as they interact with their siblings and neighbors, leading to humorous situations that highlight their playful nature. The opening segment sets the tone for whimsical storytelling and playful character interactions, inviting readers into a world of childhood imagination and familial love.
The Jimmyjohns, and other stories, by Abby Morton Diaz. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #70939.
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14 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter435 words
- 2.Chapter I: A Morning with the Jimmyjohns1,862 words
- 3.Chapter II: The Sad Fate of “polly Cologne.”1,999 words
- 4.Chapter III2,139 words
- 5.Chapter IV: The Jimmyjohns’ Sailor-Suits2,304 words
- 6.Chapter V: A Leaf From a Little Girl’s Diary1,252 words
- 7.Chapter VI: A Little Girl’s Story2,058 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Bad Luck of Bubby Cryaway2,305 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: What Made Mr. Tompkins Laugh2,259 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Mr. Tompkins’s Small Story (1)8,718 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Mr. Tompkins’s Small Story (2)8,673 words
- 12.Chapter IX: Mr. Tompkins’s Small Story (3)8,717 words
- 13.Chapter IX: Mr. Tompkins’s Small Story (4)8,436 words
- 14.Chapter IX: Mr. Tompkins’s Small Story (5)2,546 words