De avonturen van Jan Kodde by D. A. Poldermans

"De avonturen van Jan Kodde" by D. A. Poldermans is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the mischievous character Jan Kodde, a playful and spirited boy, known for his antics and lighthearted adventures. The novel paints a vivid picture of rural life and childhood joys, emphasizing themes of mischief, friendship, and the innocence of youth. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Jan Kodde, who lives in a simple working-class household near the village of Elswijk. The opening scene depicts his mother, busy with household chores, calling for Jan, who is up in a tree. This playful exchange sets the tone for Jan's character as a lively troublemaker full of laughter and mischief. As Jan later stumbles upon a man named Natte Sies, he devises a playful prank that leads to humorous chaos, showcasing his clever but mischievous nature. Through these early interactions and escapades, the book establishes Jan as a lovable rogue, primed for a series of entertaining adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Poldermans, D. A. (Daniël Adrianus), 1877-1939
Illustrator Hardenberg, W. (Willem), 1879-1939
Illustrator Rinke, Jan, 1863-1922
Title De avonturen van Jan Kodde
Credits Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language Dutch
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories, Dutch
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 61544
Release Date
Last Update Oct 17, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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