Bobsey

Merton

Bobsey and Merton are close friends or companions, sharing many interactions.

Winnie

Bobsey and Winnie are likely close friends or siblings, given their frequent interactions.

Merton

Bobsey and Merton are close friends or companions, sharing many interactions.

Driven Back to Eden

The youngest child, who participates in farm activities and is often mentioned in the family's endeavors.

A Problem

The youngest son, hyperactive and hard to manage, runs away frequently and gets into fights.

II: I State the Case

The youngest child, put to bed early, but mentioned as needing protection from city dangers.

New Prospects

The youngest child, who interprets the move as a return to the Garden of Eden and dreams of owning a pig.

A Momentous Expedition

Wants everything in the store but settles for a book illustrated with pigs, mimicking their sounds later.

A Country Christmas in a City Flat

Little Bobsey gets toys and candy shaped like barnyard animals.

Telling About Eden

Joins Winnie in merriment over the mountain name.

IX: “Breaking Camp”

Bobsey becomes mischievous and unmanageable during packing; the father ties him to a chair, and he eventually falls asleep.

Scenes on the Wharf

Initially awed by the noise, but soon becomes fearless and curious, asking endless questions about machinery and river craft.

A Voyage Up the Hudson

Sturdy and indifferent to laughter, eats heartily and makes passengers laugh; later sleeps in the upper berth of a stateroom.

Rescued and at Home

Bobsey is crying but soon laughs, carried in by Merton on his back.

Self-Denial and Its Reward

Excited by the new surroundings, is warned to obey or be tied to a chair.

Our Sunny Kitchen

Works with Winnie to clear a path to the well, and eats heartily.

Making a Place for Chickens

Assists in carrying cornstalks and later helps make paths in the snow.

Butternuts and Bobsey's Peril

Gathers sticks, protests too much about staying away from water, and falls into the creek.

XIX: John Jones, Jun.

Nearly drowns in Moodna Creek but is rescued by Junior; afterward, he is chastened and more cautious, helping with spring cleanup.

XX: Raspberry Lessons

Joins Winnie in collecting prunings and assists with the work.

The "Vandoo"

Eats heartily at the free lunch and gives a pert reply to a mountaineer.

Early April Gardening

Helps plant onions and participates in garden work.

A Bonfire and a Feast

Wants to light the fire immediately, gathers dry grass, and is warned sternly about playing with fire.

No Blind Drifting

Votes ruefully against griddlecakes and receives daily lessons.

Owls and Antwerps

Assists Winnie in tying up the raspberry canes.

A Country Sunday

Previously carried away by the creek, now joins the family in the wood lot and helps with tying up raspberries.

Strawberry Visions and “Pertaters”

Picks strawberries easily due to his small stature, and gathers wildflowers with Mousie and Winnie.

We Go A-Fishing

Nearly falls into a pool while fishing and catches a large sunfish.

XXX: Weeds and Working for Dear Life

Works with Winnie but is caught throwing dirt and sitting on vegetables; punished with confinement and dry bread.

Nature Smiles and Helps

Bobsey is mentioned as needing protection from the Paris green poison.

XXXII: Cherries, Berries, and Berry-Thieves

Also met the neighbor children; later called the family 'p'oducers' upon the first fruit shipment.

Given a Chance

Tired from work, falls asleep while picking berries; later recovers.

We Shall All Earn Our Salt

Picks raspberries with Winnie, and his faint voice is noted when voting to share pudding.

A Thunderbolt

Has firecrackers for the Fourth and wades in the creek; later cries from fear during the storm.

Rallying from the Blow

Struggles to understand the need to sell produce instead of consuming it, showing consumer tendencies.

August Work and Play

Participates in stealing the melon and is disciplined by holding the green melon.

A Trip to the Seashore

Gets tumbled by a wave at Coney Island, but after drying off enjoys the surf; later helps with potato digging.

A Visit to Houghton Farm

Excited by the fat little Essex pigs, eager to have pigs at home.

Hoarding for Winter

Helps gather shavings and lumber; the pigsty is described as the future residence of his pets.

Autumn Work and Sport

Gathers nuts and boasts about collecting millions of bushels.

Thanksgiving Day

Ate steadily after church and enjoyed the feast, including soup, turkey drumstick, and pudding.

We Can Make a Living in Eden

Excited about the pig killing and later loses attention during the financial review.