Penrod: A Classic American Boyhood Story of Mischief, Humor, Friendship, and Coming of Age
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Penrod: A Classic American Boyhood Story of Mischief, Humor, Friendship, and Coming of Age
Sale price
$24.99
Regular price $29.99
A wildly funny, heartfelt portrait of American boyhood—Penrod’s mischief, charm, and chaos remain irresistible more than a century later.
Inside the book
Eleven-year-old Penrod begins the story perched miserably on a back fence in the costume of Sir Lancelot, dreading the children’s pageant arranged by his mother’s social circle. The uncomfortable costume and public performance feel like an assault on his dignity, and his resistance soon transforms a respectable neighborhood event into the kind of comic catastrophe only Penrod can create.About the book
Eleven-year-old Penrod Schofield possesses boundless imagination, fierce pride, and an astonishing gift for turning ordinary days into neighborhood disasters. Booth Tarkington’s lively Coming-of-Age Tale follows Penrod through school humiliations, backyard performances, quarrels, friendships, and family confusion as he tries to defend his dignity against an adult world that rarely understands him. Rich in comic nostalgia, the novel captures turn-of-the-century Americana with sharp observation and generous humor. Among enduring young adult classics, it remains a family reading classic because Penrod’s mistakes feel both wildly specific and universally familiar. Beneath the pranks lies a heartwarming literary classic about imagination, loyalty, embarrassment, and the difficult, hilarious business of growing up.At Copper Pot Publishing, we uphold the original integrity of every literary work with the highest standards. Ethically and sustainably manufactured, our products are shipped at lightning speed. Indulge in this classic—when you order today!
Books Specifics
- Original 1914 Text
- American Childhood Novel
- 6 x 9 Inches
- Matte Cover
- Cream Paper
- Detailed Author Bio
- Professional introduction
- Historical Preface