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The story follows Penrod Schofield, a twelve-year-old boy who struggles with his emotions and the complexities of growing up. Sitting on a fence, he envies his dog, Duke, while feeling bitterness towards the world around him. Penrod's carefully crafted inscrutability is a defense against misunderstanding, particularly in relation to Mrs. Lora Rewbush, a respected figure in his community whose literary pursuits he resents. This exploration of childhood, social dynamics, and emotional turmoil highlights the challenges of youth.
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Penrod, Tarkington Booth
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Penrod
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tarkington Booth
- Publisher
- 1ST WORLD LIBRARY
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9781421851563
- Series
- Penrod
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- The story follows Penrod Schofield, a twelve-year-old boy who struggles with his emotions and the complexities of growing up. Sitting on a fence, he envies his dog, Duke, while feeling bitterness towards the world around him. Penrod's carefully crafted inscrutability is a defense against misunderstanding, particularly in relation to Mrs. Lora Rewbush, a respected figure in his community whose literary pursuits he resents. This exploration of childhood, social dynamics, and emotional turmoil highlights the challenges of youth.