Penrod and Sam: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Penrod and Sam is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Tarkington, Booth (1869–1946).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Penrod and Sam" by Booth Tarkington is a novel published in 1916. This sequel to "Penrod" follows the misadventures of young Penrod Schofield and his best friend Sam Williams in pre-World War I America. From dangerous war games and loaded guns to secret societies and stray horses, the boys stumble through one scrape after another. Their schemes include starting a motion picture project, dealing with embarrassing letters, and surviving disastrous birthday parties, capturing the spirited chaos of boyhood friendship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Penrod and Sam
- Author credits: Tarkington, Booth (1869–1946)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bildungsromans
- Boys -- Fiction
- Humorous stories
- Male friendship -- Fiction
- Middle West -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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