| Author |
Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 |
| Title |
Penrod and Sam
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penrod_and_Sam_(novel)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ken Smidge, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Penrod and Sam" by Booth Tarkington is a fictional novel written during the early 20th century. The book revolves around the lives of two young boys, Penrod Schofield and Sam Williams, as they engage in adventures that reflect the innocence and exuberance of childhood. Through their games, including the imaginative play of "bonded prisoner," the narrative captures the complexities and dynamics of friendship, rivalry, and the societal norms that influence their behavior. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Penrod and Sam, who are passionately involved in an elaborate game involving wooden swords and epic pretend battles. As they navigate their game with various neighborhood boys, their playful conflicts and negotiations reveal a charming yet chaotic glimpse into the realm of youthful imagination. The opening section emphasizes the themes of camaraderie, competition, and the unwritten rules that govern their interactions, setting the stage for the whimsical adventures that are likely to follow as the boys tackle the ups and downs of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Subject |
Boys -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Male friendship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Middle West -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1158 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
264 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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