Holiday at the Dew Drop Inn facts for kids
Holiday at the Dew Drop Inn is an exciting children's book by Eve Garnett. It's the third and final story about the Ruggles family, who first appeared in the famous book The Family from One End Street (published in 1937). This book tells the story of Kate Ruggles' summer vacation at a place called the Dew Drop Inn. This inn is in a made-up village called Upper Cassington, located in Kent, England.
The book was first released in 1962 by Heinemann, and later by Puffin Books in 1966.
What is "Holiday at the Dew Drop Inn" About?
This book is part of a series that follows the Ruggles family. Their first adventure, The Family from One End Street, even won an important award! After that, there was another book called Further Adventures of the Family from One End Street before this final story.
In Holiday at the Dew Drop Inn, the main character is Kate Ruggles. She gets to go on a fun summer holiday. The story takes place at the Dew Drop Inn, which is in a fictional village. This means the village isn't real, but it feels very real in the book.
A Glimpse into the Past
The book includes a small detail that helps us understand when the story might be happening. Mr. Ruggles, one of the characters, listens to his neighbor's radio. On the radio, they are talking about the Wall Street Crash.
What Was the Wall Street Crash?
The Wall Street Crash was a very big event that happened in 1929. It was when the stock market in New York City, called Wall Street, had a sudden and huge drop in value. This event led to a difficult economic time for many people around the world, known as the Great Depression. The mention of this event in the book helps readers know that the story is set around that time.
