The Curlytops on Star Island; Or, Camping Out with Grandpa

Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.4
Word count
239K words
Chapters
24

Tags

English Originals Children's Literature CuriosityGrowing UpLight ReadingParent-Child ReadingYouth Reading

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Curlytops on Star Island; Or, Camping out with Grandpa by Howard Roger GarisAuthor: Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Jun 1, 2004

Editor's review

This is a children's camping story by Howard Roger Garis, part of the Curlytops series. It follows the children and their grandfather camping on Star Island, centered on everyday adventures and family interactions. The language is plain and the pace light, making it a suitable transitional read for those starting with English originals. Its value lies not in intricate plotting but in a simple, safe childhood imagination: pitching camp in the wild, sibling dynamics, and the company of an elder, all easy and pressure-free to read. As a public-domain ebook, it is free to obtain and easy to reread, and it also serves to observe the narrative voice and word choices of early twentieth-century American children's literature. Read it as a "language sample" rather than a "must-read classic"; do not hunt for deep meaning, but focus on the rhythm of dialogue and scene description. For parent-child reading or English learners, the moderate length and clear chapters make it easy to finish.

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Reading tips

  1. Read one or two chapters a day, then retell the plot in three sentences to practice summarizing.
  2. When reading with a child, take turns reading the dialogue aloud to feel the characters' tones.
  3. Guess unfamiliar words before looking them up, and record high-frequency words in a separate notebook.
  4. After finishing, review the structure against the table of contents and note how each chapter ends.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Contents

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9
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  11. 11
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FAQ

Is this book suitable for someone with zero English? Not really for zero beginners. The original is in English; the sentences are not complex, but basic vocabulary is still needed. A junior-high-level English or a parent reading along to explain is recommended, otherwise too many unfamiliar words may cause readers to stop.
Is the story complete, or is it one book in a series? This is one book in the Curlytops series, following the children and their grandfather camping on Star Island. The plot is relatively complete on its own and can be read independently. If you enjoy this family's interactions, look for other books in the series.
What should I watch out for when reading the electronic edition? The layout of public-domain ebooks varies by source, so choose a version with clear paragraphs and adjust font size and line spacing. Try reading the first chapter to confirm there are no garbled characters or missing pages before planning to read the whole book.

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About the author

Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 Author

Howard Roger Garis (1873–1962) was an American author of children's literature. Little is publicly documented about his life, and reliable biographical information remains limited. The library holds 39 of his works, mainly animal stories and adventure novels for young readers. He is best known for the Uncle Wiggily series, including Uncle Wiggily's Adventures, Uncle Wiggily in the Woods, Uncle Wiggily's Travels, Uncle Wiggily's Auto Sled, and Uncle Wiggily's Squirt Gun, which feature an anthropomorphic rabbit and are marked by light, humorous plots suited to younger children. Other works, such as Dick Hamilton's Touring Car, tell lively stories of a young millionaire's motoring adventures. His sizable output gave him a modest place in early twentieth-century American children's publishing.