The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy by George W. Peck

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Author Peck, George W. (George Wilbur), 1840-1916
Title The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy
Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa, No. 2 - 1883
Note Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy" by George W. Peck is a comedic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the misadventures of a mischievous young boy known as Peck's Bad Boy and his interactions with his father, as well as the grocery man in their community. The book likely explores themes of childhood innocence, humor, and family dynamics, focusing on the antics of the titular characters as they engage in various humorous escapades. At the start of the novel, the introduction captures the spirited and rebellious nature of Peck's Bad Boy, who frequently plays pranks on his father, affectionately referred to as "Pa." The opening scene sets the tone with the boy describing a raucous prank involving dyed dogs designed to shock his oblivious father. The boy's cleverness and wit shine through as he navigates his precarious relationship with his father, seeking both acceptance and independence while constantly testing the limits of parental patience. The stage is set for a series of humorous escapades that showcase the chaotic but loving nature of family life, as well as the boy's relentless spirit for adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American wit and humor
Subject Boys -- Fiction
Subject Practical jokes -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 25488
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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