Penrod and Sam (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432609528)

Penrod and Sam is a novel written by Booth Tarkington that was first published in 1916. The book is a sequel to Tarkington's earlier novel, Penrod, and follows the adventures of the titular characters, Penrod Schofield and Sam Williams, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in early 20th century America.The story is set in a small town in Indiana and focuses on the misadventures of Penrod and Sam as they try to make sense of the world around them. The two boys are best friends, but they have very different personalities. Penrod is mischievous and impulsive, while Sam is more reserved and thoughtful.Throughout the book, Penrod and Sam get into all sorts of trouble, from accidentally setting fire to a neighbor's yard to getting lost in the woods. They also have to deal with school bullies, strict teachers, and the expectations of their parents.Despite the challenges they face, Penrod and Sam always manage to find a way to have fun and stay true to themselves. The book is a charming and humorous look at childhood and the joys and struggles that come with growing up.Overall, Penrod and Sam is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of readers. It is a must-read for anyone who loves stories about friendship, adventure, and the trials and tribulations of youth.1916. Tarkington was one of the most popular American novelist and dramatist of his time. The Penrod series of novels deal with the daily life and trials of a boy of eleven and twelve in turn of the century Indiana. The humor is found in the petty hypocrisies of the adults and the na�����vet����� of the children and how those two things intertwine. Penrod is not alone in his travels in this volume he is accompanied by his loyal yet aging dog Duke, his best friend Sam Williams, and two African Americans across the alley, Herman and Verman. Contents: Penrod and Sam; The Bonded Prisoner; The Militarist; Bingism; The In-Or-In; Georgie Becomes a Member; Whitey; Salvage; Reward of Merit; Conscience; The Tonic; Gipsy; Concerning Trousers; Camera Work in the Jungle; A Model Letter to a Friend; Wednesday Madness; Penrod�������s Busy Day; On Account of the Weather; Creative Art; The Departing Guest; Yearnings; The Horn of Fame; The Party; and The Heart of Marjorie Jones. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Booth Tarkington
ISBN-10: 1432609521
ISBN-13: 9781432609528
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2005
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d