| Author |
Peck, George W. (George Wilbur), 1840-1916 |
| Illustrator |
Smith, Gean, 1851-1928 |
| Title |
Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa
1883
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa" by George W. Peck is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. This lighthearted story revolves around the mischievous antics of a young boy nicknamed Peck and his relationship with his father, often highlighting the boy's troublemaking exploits and the ensuing chaos. Through a series of comical situations, the book captures the essence of boyhood mischief and parental challenges. At the start of the novel, we meet the main character, Peck, who reflects on his latest prank involving his father, whom he tricked into waiting for a girl named Daisy, leading to a series of humorous consequences. This sets the tone for the narrative, filled with vivid descriptions of the boy’s adventures and mischief. As Peck discusses his playful nature and the troubles he faces with his father's authoritative responses, it becomes evident that the dynamic between the duo is both comedic and relatable, effectively inviting readers into an engaging examination of family life infused with wit and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American wit and humor
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| Subject |
Boys -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Practical jokes -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25487 |
| Release Date |
May 16, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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