Little Philippe of Belgium by Madeline Brandeis
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"Little Philippe of Belgium" by Madeline Brandeis is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Philippe, affectionately known as "Petit Choux de Bruxelles," as he navigates his desires for companionship, adventure, and independence in post-World War I Belgium. The book delves into themes of childhood dreams, family bonds, and the impact of war on personal lives. At the start of the book, we
meet Philippe, a five-year-old boy living on a farm near Brussels who longs for a baby sister and has dreams of becoming a cook like his father. The opening chapters introduce us to the idyllic yet challenging world he inhabits, highlighting his imaginative beliefs and aspirations. Philippe's adventures begin when he learns of his mother's pregnancy, and his excitement guides the narrative as he engages with his surroundings, interacts with animals, and dreams of grand adventures. His tale evolves as he experiences the challenges of growing up and faces the realities of life beyond the safety of the farm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brandeis, Madeline, 1897-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Little Philippe of Belgium |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Joke Van Dorst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 94.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Belgium -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40856 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40856-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 485 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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