The fool of the family by Bracebridge Hemyng
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"The Fool of the Family" by Bracebridge Hemyng is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Tommy, often referred to as "Soft Tommy" due to his simple nature and tendency to get involved in mischief. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, the challenging relationships between step-parents and children, and the adventures that stem from the boy's innocent blunders. At the start
of the novel, readers are introduced to Tommy's family dynamics, where he faces ridicule and harsh treatment from his stepfather, Mr. Smithers. The opening scenes depict Tommy's innocent yet catastrophic attempts to help around the house, leading to various comedic mishaps that showcase his misunderstandings of tasks and social encounters. As a result of Mr. Smithers' harsh punishment and Tommy's subsequent adventures, readers witness the unfolding of a narrative filled with humor and a touch of tragedy as Tommy grapples with his innocence in a world that often misunderstands him. The introduction sets the stage for a series of events that promise both exploration and growth for the charmingly naive protagonist. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hemyng, Bracebridge, 1841-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | The fool of the family |
| Original Publication | New York: Street & Smith, 1926. |
| Series Title | Round the world library, no. 29 |
| Credits | Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Teenage boys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Popular literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72372 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72372-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 515 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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