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Title:
The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion with Those of General Napoleon Smith
An Improving History for Old Boys, Young Boys, Good Boys, Bad Boys, Big Boys, Little Boys, Cow Boys, and Tom-Boys
Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion with Those of General Napoleon Smith" by S. R. Crockett is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young General Napoleon Smith and his imaginative sibling Priscilla, alongside their companion Sir Toady Lion, as they navigate childhood escapades that intertwine fantastical elements with the everyday challenges of boyhood mischief. The blend of humor, whimsy, and sibling dynamics hints at a broader exploration of courage, creativity, and the nature of childhood. At the start of this tale, we are introduced to Hugh John, who secretly identifies as General Napoleon Smith, an ambitious and imaginative young boy grappling with the weight of his illustrious name. Accompanied by his adventurous sister, Priscilla, and their comically inept friend, Sir Toady Lion, they unwittingly find themselves embroiled in mischief and mayhem, exploring their father's farm and the mysterious castle nearby. Their banter and play illustrate not just their childhood innocence but also their budding individual identities, setting the stage for further adventures as they devise plans to rescue a pet lamb and confront rival boys—an exciting journey blending loyalty, bravery, and a hefty dose of sibling rivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford), 1860-1914
Illustrator: Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932
EBook No.: 39340
Published: Apr 1, 2012
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy literature
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Wit and humor, Juvenile
Subject: Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Battles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Castles -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion with Those of General Napoleon Smith
An Improving History for Old Boys, Young Boys, Good Boys, Bad Boys, Big Boys, Little Boys, Cow Boys, and Tom-Boys
Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion with Those of General Napoleon Smith" by S. R. Crockett is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young General Napoleon Smith and his imaginative sibling Priscilla, alongside their companion Sir Toady Lion, as they navigate childhood escapades that intertwine fantastical elements with the everyday challenges of boyhood mischief. The blend of humor, whimsy, and sibling dynamics hints at a broader exploration of courage, creativity, and the nature of childhood. At the start of this tale, we are introduced to Hugh John, who secretly identifies as General Napoleon Smith, an ambitious and imaginative young boy grappling with the weight of his illustrious name. Accompanied by his adventurous sister, Priscilla, and their comically inept friend, Sir Toady Lion, they unwittingly find themselves embroiled in mischief and mayhem, exploring their father's farm and the mysterious castle nearby. Their banter and play illustrate not just their childhood innocence but also their budding individual identities, setting the stage for further adventures as they devise plans to rescue a pet lamb and confront rival boys—an exciting journey blending loyalty, bravery, and a hefty dose of sibling rivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford), 1860-1914
Illustrator: Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932
EBook No.: 39340
Published: Apr 1, 2012
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy literature
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Wit and humor, Juvenile
Subject: Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Battles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Castles -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.