| Author |
Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Barbour, Harold S., 1889-1961 |
| Title |
Pee-wee Harris in camp
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| Original Publication |
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"Pee-wee Harris in Camp" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. This light-hearted adventure follows the mischievous and spirited Pee-wee Harris as he embarks on various escapades at camp, highlighting the importance of friendship, loyalty, and camaraderie among scouts. The narrative captures the whimsical and often comical nature of Pee-wee's personality as he interacts with friends and challenges the conventions of scouting life. The opening of the story introduces Pee-wee as he excitedly shares his plans to perform in a play where he will brand a horse, demonstrating his unique blend of enthusiasm and naiveté. This beginning sets the stage for his character: a boy whose schemes often combine innocence with humor. As he navigates his interactions with his mother and the other scouts, it's clear that his heart is always in the right place, though he may not fully understand the implications of his actions. The momentum continues as Pee-wee transitions from his stage debut to aspirations of leading his own patrol, showcasing his knack for transforming challenges into fun, while also alluding to future adventures and the mischief he is bound to encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Camps -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72220 |
| Release Date |
Nov 25, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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