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The Peterkin papers

by Lucretia P. Hale

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateChildren's24 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
24 chapters
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About this book

A family’s simple mistake—salt in coffee—sparks a whimsical quest for a perfect remedy, leading to hilarious experiments and unexpected adventures with a quirky chemist. Join the Peterkins as they turn everyday troubles into charming tales of curiosity and fun.

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Contents

24 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02THE LADY WHO PUT SALT IN HER COFFEE.
03ABOUT ELIZABETH ELIZA’S PIANO.
04THE PETERKINS TRY TO BECOME WISE.
05SOLOMON JOHN’S BOOK.
06MRS. PETERKIN WISHES TO GO TO DRIVE.
07THE PETERKINS AT HOME. AT DINNER.
08WHY THE PETERKINS HAD A LATE DINNER.
09THE PETERKINS’ SUMMER JOURNEY.
10THE PETERKINS SNOWED-UP.
11THE PETERKINS DECIDE TO KEEP A COW.
12THE PETERKINS’ CHRISTMAS-TREE.

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