| Author |
Alden, W. L. (William Livingston), 1837-1908 |
| Illustrator |
Sheppard, William Ludwell, 1833-1912 |
| Title |
The Adventures of Jimmy Brown
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Annie R. McGuire
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| Summary |
"The Adventures of Jimmy Brown" by W. L. Alden is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the whimsical and mischievous escapades of a young boy named Jimmy Brown as he navigates childhood adventures, often leading to humorous situations involving his family and friends. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Jimmy's quirky thoughts and feelings towards the adults in his life, particularly Mr. Martin, who annoys him by calling him "Bub." Jimmy’s reflections set the tone for a series of comical incidents, starting with a ridiculous game and escalating to more absurd situations, including an embarrassing episode involving a scalping prank gone wrong. The beginning establishes Jimmy's imaginative perspective and sets the stage for the light-hearted adventures that follow, showcasing the charm of childhood innocence and the chaos it can bring into the lives of those around him. (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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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Wit and humor, Juvenile
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| Subject |
Practical jokes -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Play -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Amusements -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57844 |
| Release Date |
Sep 4, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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