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Title: Penrod and Sam

Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ken Smidge, and David Widger

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.)

Author: Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946

EBook No.: 1158

Published: Jan 1, 1998

Downloads: 375

Language: English

Subject: Humorous stories

Subject: Bildungsromans

Subject: Boys -- Fiction

Subject: Male friendship -- Fiction

Subject: Middle West -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1158:2 1998-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Tarkington, Booth en 1
2024-11-09T17:11:52Z Penrod and Sam

This edition has images.

Title: Penrod and Sam

Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ken Smidge, and David Widger

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.)

Author: Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946

EBook No.: 1158

Published: Jan 1, 1998

Downloads: 375

Language: English

Subject: Humorous stories

Subject: Bildungsromans

Subject: Boys -- Fiction

Subject: Male friendship -- Fiction

Subject: Middle West -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1158:3 1998-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Tarkington, Booth en 1