Doctor Papa by Sophie May

"Doctor Papa" by Sophie May is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Flaxie Frizzle, a curious and lively little girl who often finds herself in amusing and chaotic situations, particularly revolving around her adventures with her brother Preston and their family dynamics. The book is filled with whimsical incidents that highlight Flaxie's innocence and mischief, buoyed by her relationships with family and friends. The opening of "Doctor Papa" introduces us to Flaxie Frizzle as she energetically engages with her brother Preston, showcasing her playful nature through a cleverly crafted arithmetic question. Soon after, we see Flaxie's mischievous streak when she accidentally lodges a pencil up her nose, leading to a call for her father, Dr. Gray, to assist in her recovery. As the story unfolds, the narrative touches on Flaxie’s imaginative world, her interactions with various family members, and her endearing yet chaotic personality. The reader is pulled into a humorous and heartfelt exploration of childhood innocence and the lessons learned through playful misadventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author May, Sophie, 1833-1906
Illustrator Humphrey, Lizbeth Bullock, 1841-
LoC No. 2016657909
Title Doctor Papa
Credits Produced by Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pets -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fire -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Strawberries -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 48648
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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