Books like When the boys ran the house by Joan Davenport Carris
When their mother is taken ill and their father is out of town, the four brothers, ranging in age from two to twelve, decide to take over the responsibilities of running the household. They tackle the challenges of daily chores and family duties, learning about responsibility while providing comic moments that highlight the brothers' growing teamwork.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Joan Davenport Carris
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