| Author |
Harker, L. Allen (Lizzie Allen), 1863-1933 |
| Title |
The Vagaries of Tod and Peter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Boys: The vagaries of Tod and Peter. "Tony". A square peg. A twentieth century misogynist -- Children of last century: A small event. In durance vile. The surrender of Lady Grizell. A clean pack. An iron seat. Léon. The old religion. Comrades. Little shoes. "Passing the love of women." A throw back. The intervention of the Duke -- Children of this: Jean, a portrait. The doll's-house flags (1917). Concerning Chris and Easter (1916).
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Vagaries of Tod and Peter" by L. Allen Harker is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the mischievous escapades of twin brothers Tod and Peter, whose adventures often lead to comedic chaos, drawing from their vivid imaginations and youthful exuberance. Their antics at home and school showcase a blend of innocence and naughtiness, exploring themes of childhood and the dynamics of family life. The opening portion of the book introduces us to Tod and Peter, described as "those dreadful twins" by their neighbors and school staff. The narrative paints a vibrant picture of their personalities and behaviors, revealing their shared mischievous nature and the trouble they bring to their impoverished household and school environment. Their mother largely views their mischief with amusement, while the boys transform everyday situations into elaborate games, often mimicking characters from their favorite stories. The blend of humor and earnestness in their actions sets the tone for the adventures that are likely to unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Family -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Children -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mothers and sons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Twins -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65162 |
| Release Date |
Apr 25, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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