Tommy Tregennis by Mary Elizabeth Phillips
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"Tommy Tregennis" by Mary Elizabeth Phillips is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Tommy Tregennis as he navigates childhood adventures and familial dynamics in a quaint coastal village. Through familiar experiences and emotions, the book seeks to capture the innocence and imagination of childhood, emphasizing themes of family love, mischief, and the transition from boyhood. The opening of "Tommy Tregennis" introduces
us to the titular character, a spirited five-year-old boy with a penchant for mischief. As Tommy comes home with torn trousers after playing near the sea, he grapples with the fear of disappointing his mother, Mammy, while simultaneously navigating the joys and challenges of childhood. Tommy's inner thoughts and interactions with his family, particularly his mother, set the tone for the narrative, which is rich in charm and humor. As he contemplates his school day and the expectations of growing up, readers are drawn into Tommy's world, where every day is filled with potential for adventure and lessons to be learned. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Phillips, Mary Elizabeth, 1857-1945 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wheelhouse, M. V. (Mary V.) |
| Title | Tommy Tregennis |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Boys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cornwall (England : County) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42835 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42835-2 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 579 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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