Hollowdell Grange: Holiday Hours in a Country Home

"Hollowdell Grange: Holiday Hours in a Country Home" by George Manville Fenn is a late 19th-century children's story that centers on young Fred Morris's escape from London to the countryside to spend his Midsummer holidays with his cousins, Harry and Philip. The novel uses Fred's experience to showcase the joys of friendship and rural living. Fred's adventures begin on a sweltering day when he arrives at Hollowdell station and is whisked away by his eager cousins into a world of meadows and streams, far removed from city streets. The early chapters tell of their exploration of the countryside, engaging in activities like fishing, and even getting into a bit of trouble, like the time their wrestling match ended with a broken water bottle. The story’s descriptions of the countryside give the reader a picture of the beauty and charm that captivates Fred and transforms his holiday.