| Author |
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 |
| Title |
The Story of a Bad Boy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Story of a Bad Boy" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a semi-autobiographical novel written during the late 19th century. The book centers around the adventures and misadventures of Tom Bailey, a boy who humorously reflects on his childhood actions and thoughts, presenting himself as a relatable yet mischievous character who offers a candid exploration of boyhood. At the start of the narrative, Tom introduces himself as not particularly saintly, describing his life in Rivermouth and the dynamic of his early years, including friendships and school experiences. He recalls humorous interactions with other boys, his reluctance to move back to New England from New Orleans, and his vivid imagination regarding northern life shaped by misunderstandings of geography and culture. The opening chapters dive into Tom's relationships and formative experiences, from tumultuous trips and playful antics with classmates to familial connections, setting the stage for a rich exploration of his boyhood. (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 |
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
New England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1948 |
| Release Date |
Feb 26, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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