Peterkin by Mrs. Molesworth
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"Peterkin" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Peterkin and his family, particularly focusing on the events surrounding his mysterious disappearance one evening. The narrative combines themes of childhood adventure, imagination, and the quest for understanding a young boy's world filled with fairy-tale notions and whimsical thoughts, told through the eyes of his older brother, Giles. The opening
of "Peterkin" sets the stage for a suspenseful and heartwarming tale. As the children are enjoying tea in the nursery, they learn that Peterkin has not returned home as expected. With various siblings, including the sensible Clement and inquisitive Elvira, they express concern about Peterkin's whereabouts. When it’s revealed that he has been delayed while captivated by a parrot and chatting with an elderly neighbor, the tension enveloping the family quickly shifts to relief and curiosity, igniting both concern for their brother and the anticipation of further adventures. This initial chapter captures a delightfully playful yet foreboding atmosphere, hinting at both the humorous and enigmatic elements that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert), 1869-1942 |
| LoC No. | 04018274 |
| Title | Peterkin |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Family -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Brothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parrots -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Imagination -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- England -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26322 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6256 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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