Peck's Uncle Ike and The Red Headed Boy by George W. Peck
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| Author | Peck, George W. (George Wilbur), 1840-1916 |
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| Title |
Peck's Uncle Ike and The Red Headed Boy
1899 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Peck's Uncle Ike and The Red Headed Boy" by George W. Peck is a humorous work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the characters of Uncle Ike, an affable elder with a penchant for storytelling and witty commentary, and a mischievous red-headed boy who engages in various antics and conversations with his uncle. This lighthearted tale explores themes of childhood, familial relationships, and the comical aspects of growing up, making it appealing to readers who enjoy feel-good narratives filled with humor and life lessons. At the start of the story, the red-headed boy interacts with his Uncle Ike, who is portrayed as a jovial yet slightly cantankerous figure. Their dialogue humorously touches on topics such as smoking, love, and the peculiarities of life, with Uncle Ike sharing anecdotes and opinions that reveal his character's charm and wisdom. The boy, in his spirited and curious nature, responds to his uncle's stories and advice with both reverence and mischief, setting a lively tone for their relationship. The opening establishes an engaging dynamic between the characters that promises laughter and nostalgia for readers as they delve into Uncle Ike's entertaining worldview. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | Uncles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25490 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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