The Adventures of Peterkin by Gilbert W. Gabriel

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Author Gabriel, Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf), 1890-1952
Illustrator Ohrenschall, Helen E.
Title The Adventures of Peterkin
Note Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Adventures of Peterkin" by Gilbert W. Gabriel is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Peterkin Pumperkin, a whimsical character who lives in a pumpkin and embarks on a series of fantastical adventures after his home is swept away by the wind. Along the way, Peterkin encounters various challenges and learns valuable lessons about bravery, resilience, and kindness. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Peterkin, who currently resides in a pumpkin and often finds himself in comical predicaments due to the mischievous wind. One fateful night, as snowflakes fall, the wind causes his pumpkin home to snap off its vine, sending Peterkin tumbling down hills and eventually into the sea. As he grapples with his new reality aboard his Pumperkin, he experiences various escapades, including encounters with a playful whale and navigating his feelings of hunger and loneliness. The beginning sets the stage for Peterkin's journey of growth and adventure, inviting young readers into a world of imagination and excitement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
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EBook-No. 65509
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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