The Madness of Philip, and Other Tales of Childhood by Josephine Daskam Bacon
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"The Madness of Philip, and Other Tales of Childhood" by Josephine Dodge Daskam is a collection of childhood stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to lively and imaginative young characters, focusing on their adventures, mischief, and various interactions in everyday settings, particularly in a kindergarten environment. Central to the opening tale is Philip, whose mischievous antics stir up chaos among his peers and teachers, offering a humorous
glimpse into the trials and tribulations of early childhood. The opening of the book presents a vivid scene at a kindergarten where Philip's playful yet troublesome behavior disrupts the class and affects his fellow students, such as Joseph Zukoffsky and Marantha Judd. Philip struggles with the typical challenges of childhood, including sibling rivalry and social interactions, while inadvertently stirring tensions among his classmates. His antics lead to a series of misunderstandings, highlighting the complexity of childhood dynamics and the naive intensity of young emotions. As the story unfolds, the reactions of both the children and the teachers reflect the innocence and the tumultuous nature of childhood, setting the tone for an engaging exploration of youthful experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Cory, Fanny Y., 1877-1972 |
| Title | The Madness of Philip, and Other Tales of Childhood |
| Contents | The madness of Philip -- A study in piracy -- Bobbert's merry Christmas -- The heart of a child -- Ardelia in Arcady -- Edgar, the choir boy uncelestial -- The little god and Dicky. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing 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: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Children -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55161 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 513 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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