The Hole Book by Peter Newell
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"The Hole Book" by Peter Newell is an illustrated children's book written in the early 20th century. This whimsical work centers around a mischievous boy named Tom Potts and the chaotic consequences of accidentally firing a gun. The book blends humor and artistry, creating a lively narrative that engages young readers while exploring themes of cause and effect. The story unfolds with Tom Potts playing with a gun, which unexpectedly discharges and
creates a series of humorous mishaps throughout his neighborhood. Each page illustrates the domino effect of the bullet's trajectory, leading to various absurd situations—like flooding the kitchen, disturbing sleeping characters, and even popping a gas tank. As the bullet travels through walls and objects, it inadvertently causes havoc, leading to a climax that highlights the trouble Tom's foolishness has wrought. Ultimately, the book conveys a lighthearted lesson about the unpredictable results of careless actions, with a charming blend of rhyme and illustration that has entertained children for generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Newell, Peter, 1862-1924 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08034150 |
| Title | The Hole Book |
| Original Publication | United States: Harper & Brothers,1908. |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Stories in rhyme |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Subject | Wit and humor, Juvenile |
| Subject | Bullets -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Firearms -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Holes -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67144 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 288 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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