Round Robin

Name: Round Robin
Author: Abbie Farwell Brown

By Abbie Farwell Brown

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A group of schoolmates in a small American coastal town form a club and share a sequence of episodic adventures and everyday events—clambakes, Midsummer celebrations, quilts, costumes, fires, mysteries, and family gatherings—that reveal childhood friendships and neighborhood bonds. Through common tasks, festivals, and small crises they learn civic ideas such as freedom, democracy, neighborliness, and personal responsibility, while the narrative interweaves ancestral traditions and cultural origins to show how varied heritages shape contemporary American childhood.

About the Author

Abbie Farwell Brown

Abbie Farwell Brown was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature in the early 20th century. Her works often blend fantasy with moral lessons, making them both entertaining and educational for young readers. Among her notable titles is "In the Days of Giants: A Book of Norse Tales," which introduces children to Norse mythology through engaging storytelling. Brown's writing is characterized by its imaginative narratives and vivid characters, appealing to the curiosity and sense of adventure in children. She also wrote several other beloved books, including "The Book of Saints and Friendly Beasts" and "The Christmas Angel," which continue to resonate with audiences today.