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Title: The Madness of Philip, and Other Tales of Childhood
Contents: The madness of Philip -- A study in piracy -- Bobbert's merry Christmas -- The heart of a child -- Ardelia in Arcady -- Edgar, the choir boy uncelestial -- The little god and Dicky.
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Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Madness of Philip, and Other Tales of Childhood" by Josephine Dodge Daskam is a collection of childhood stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to lively and imaginative young characters, focusing on their adventures, mischief, and various interactions in everyday settings, particularly in a kindergarten environment. Central to the opening tale is Philip, whose mischievous antics stir up chaos among his peers and teachers, offering a humorous glimpse into the trials and tribulations of early childhood. The opening of the book presents a vivid scene at a kindergarten where Philip's playful yet troublesome behavior disrupts the class and affects his fellow students, such as Joseph Zukoffsky and Marantha Judd. Philip struggles with the typical challenges of childhood, including sibling rivalry and social interactions, while inadvertently stirring tensions among his classmates. His antics lead to a series of misunderstandings, highlighting the complexity of childhood dynamics and the naive intensity of young emotions. As the story unfolds, the reactions of both the children and the teachers reflect the innocence and the tumultuous nature of childhood, setting the tone for an engaging exploration of youthful experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961
Illustrator: Cory, Fanny Y., 1877-1972
EBook No.: 55161
Published: Jul 21, 2017
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Madness of Philip, and Other Tales of Childhood
Contents: The madness of Philip -- A study in piracy -- Bobbert's merry Christmas -- The heart of a child -- Ardelia in Arcady -- Edgar, the choir boy uncelestial -- The little god and Dicky.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Madness of Philip, and Other Tales of Childhood" by Josephine Dodge Daskam is a collection of childhood stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to lively and imaginative young characters, focusing on their adventures, mischief, and various interactions in everyday settings, particularly in a kindergarten environment. Central to the opening tale is Philip, whose mischievous antics stir up chaos among his peers and teachers, offering a humorous glimpse into the trials and tribulations of early childhood. The opening of the book presents a vivid scene at a kindergarten where Philip's playful yet troublesome behavior disrupts the class and affects his fellow students, such as Joseph Zukoffsky and Marantha Judd. Philip struggles with the typical challenges of childhood, including sibling rivalry and social interactions, while inadvertently stirring tensions among his classmates. His antics lead to a series of misunderstandings, highlighting the complexity of childhood dynamics and the naive intensity of young emotions. As the story unfolds, the reactions of both the children and the teachers reflect the innocence and the tumultuous nature of childhood, setting the tone for an engaging exploration of youthful experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961
Illustrator: Cory, Fanny Y., 1877-1972
EBook No.: 55161
Published: Jul 21, 2017
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.