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Under the Lilacs
by Louisa May Alcott
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family, Ben finds himself working for their neighbor, helping to drive cows on horseback. As he navigates a whirlwind of events, he learns of his fathers tragic death. Miss Celia, a compassionate neighbor, offers him comfort and a place to stay with her and her kind-hearted brother, Thornton—affectionately known as Thorny. Their summer is filled with thrilling escapades, including a lost dog, accusations of theft, and even a wild ride on horseback. The adventures continue, and you’ll want to join in to uncover the rest of Bens captivating story. Summary by Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser. Book Coordinators Stav Nisser and Diana Majlinger.
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024 - The Great Gate Is Opened
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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023 - Somebody Comes
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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022 - A Boy's Bargain
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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021 - Cupid's Last Appearance
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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020 - Ben's Birthday
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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019 - Speaking Pieces
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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018 - Bows and Arrows
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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017 - Betty's Bravery
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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016 - Detective Thornton
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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015 - Ben's Ride
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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014 - Somebody Gets Lost
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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013 - Somebody Runs Away
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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012 - Good Times
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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011 - Sunday
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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010 - A Heavy Trouble
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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009 - A Happy Tea
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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008 - Miss Celia's Man
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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007 - New Friends Trot In
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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005 - Ben Gets A Place
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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006 - A Circulating Library
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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004 - His Story
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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003 - Ben
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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001 - A Mysterious Dog
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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002 - Where They Found His Master
When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family…
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When two adventurous young girls host a delightful tea party with their dolls, their plans take an unexpected turn when a mysterious dog devours their treasured cake. This incident leads them to discover Ben Brown, a runaway from the circus and a master with horses. Taken in by the Moss family, Ben finds himself working for their neighbor, helping to drive cows on horseback. As he navigates a whirlwind of events, he learns of his fathers tragic death. Miss Celia, a compassionate neighbor, offers him comfort and a place to stay with her and her kind-hearted brother, Thornton—affectionately known as Thorny. Their summer is filled with thrilling escapades, including a lost dog, accusations of theft, and even a wild ride on horseback. The adventures continue, and you’ll want to join in to uncover the rest of Bens captivating story. Summary by Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser. Book Coordinators Stav Nisser and Diana Majlinger.
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Louisa May Alcott
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