The Long Vacation

"The Long Vacation" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a story that looks at the Underwood family as they deal with growing up, family problems, and doing what’s right as the years change them. The book starts by showing Gerald Underwood meeting up with his aunt and how both connect to their friends and family. They begin to deal with their problems as big questions come up about land and factories that could change their peace. The story touches on the differences in what older and younger generations think about family and responsibility, and how what happened in the past affects them now. All of this tells a tale of home life, people connecting with each other, and the way time moves forward for a small group of people.