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Recently orphaned, young Rose Campbell is sent to the "Aunt Hill", where Uncle Alex, her six aunts, and seven boy cousins live in noisy confusion. It is nothing like the quiet girls’ boarding school that has been Rose’s home for the past year. Surrounded by a bewildering array of pets, relatives, and unfamiliar foods, the fragile girl wonders if she will ever get used to this new life. Fortunately, Uncle Alex is her guardian. He keeps the aunts from coddling her too much, and makes sure that she has plenty of time to play outside with her cousins.

When the shy, sheltered Rose Campbell is orphaned and sent to live at "The Aunt-hill," she expects a life of quiet gloom. Instead, she finds herself swept up in a whirlwind of masculine energy, courtesy of her seven boisterous male cousins and her eccentric, forward-thinking Uncle Alec. In this...

Join Rose, a wealthy yet isolated and fragile girl, as she navigates life after the loss of her parents and the transition to her maiden aunts home. When her guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from his travels, he brings with him unconventional ideas about nurturing and growth. Surrounded by her seven boisterous male cousins and a plethora of loving aunts, Rose embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery. With the help of Phebe, her cheerful maid and friend, Rose learns to appreciate her own blessings and embraces joy in the face of adversity.

What if your best friends lived right next door? Meet the Kwon cousins in this new illustrated series for young readers by Jessica Kim. On their sunny San Diego cul-de-sac, the Kwon cousins are never bored. It’s Halloween, and ten-year-old Nick’s eager to help his family win a Golden Gourd...

What if your best friends lived right next door? Meet the Kwon cousins! A day with the Kwons promises adventure, surprises, and laughs, in this new illustrated series for young readers by Jessica Kim. On their sunny San Diego cul-de-sac, the Kwon cousins are never bored. There are big homecooked...

When frail, sickly Rose Campbell is left an orphan following the death of her father, she moves with her eccentric bachelor uncle to a place she will come to know as “Aunt Hill”. There, she meets her six aunts, each of whom has conflicting ideas on how to raise their little niece and her seven rowdy boy cousins. Through Uncle Alec’s guidance, Rose begins a new milestone and acquires valuable lessons about health, education, and character building. As Rose begins to bloom with health and vitality, she finds new happiness and learns the importance of family love that “ties all bonds”. ...

This is the charming, human account of the adventures of lovely, wealthy Rose Campbell as she grows into young womanhood. Rose's greatest attraction undoubtedly is that she's such a real girl. She has her trials and disappointments, her temptations and failures. But with the aid of loving counsel and a level head she manages to turn out into a thoroughly lovable, admirable woman.

In Eight Cousins, we follow the heartwarming journey of Rose Campbell, a wealthy yet isolated girl who, after losing her parents, finds herself under the care of her strict maiden aunts. When her guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from his travels, he brings with him unconventional ideas about parenting that transform Roses life. Surrounded by her seven lively male cousins and a host of quirky aunts, she begins to flourish, discovering joy and health in her new environment. As the year unfolds, Rose faces a pivotal decision which relative will she choose to stay with? This unabridged recording ...

In the wake of her fathers death, frail and sickly Rose Campbell is sent to live with her quirky bachelor uncle at a place she soon comes to cherish as Aunt Hill. Here, she encounters her six aunts, each with their own contrasting beliefs on how to nurture their spirited niece and her seven boisterous boy cousins. Guided by the wisdom of Uncle Alec, Rose embarks on a transformative journey of health, education, and character development. As she blossoms into a vibrant young girl, Rose discovers the joy of family bonds and the profound love that connects them all. (Summary by DariaAM)