Project Gutenberg 2017-12-24 Public domain in the USA. 207 Kelland, Clarence Budington 1881 1964 Kelland, Clarence B. Catty Atkins E-text prepared by Roger Frank and Sue Clark "Catty Atkins" by Clarence Budington Kelland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Catty Atkins, who, alongside his father, leads a nomadic existence marked by a lack of stability and a struggle for respectability in their small town. Their unconventional lifestyle comes under scrutiny when they are labeled as "shiftless" or "tramps" by local residents, leading to themes of social class, identity, and the pursuit of belonging. At the start of the novel, the main character, Catty, is seen attempting to shoot a bottle with a new rifle, an exercise that illustrates his early frustrations and innocence. His encounter with another boy, Wee-wee Moore, introduces him as someone who is curious about the world but also grappling with the stigma of his family's lifestyle. The narrative quickly explores Catty's relationship with his father, showcasing their playful banter and the father's humorous yet misguided philosophy about a "shiftless" life. As they navigate social challenges and confront judgments from the townspeople, including an outright eviction order from the town marshal, Catty's desire to prove their worth and create a respectable life sets the stage for their journey toward self-discovery and community acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 92.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Tramps -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 431356 2025-07-22T11:13:44.169440 text/html 411851 2024-10-23T03:02:49 text/html 574295 2025-07-22T11:13:50.079412 application/epub+zip 573923 2025-07-22T11:13:45.133380 application/epub+zip 213938 2025-07-22T11:13:44.605447 application/epub+zip 672565 2025-07-22T11:13:53.681387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 655775 2025-07-22T11:13:49.664574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286000 2022-08-25T10:38:04.261347 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385285 2025-07-22T11:13:43.115452 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365549 2024-10-23T03:02:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16428 2025-07-22T11:13:53.826338 application/rdf+xml 13146 2025-07-22T11:13:44.695423 image/jpeg 2168 2025-07-22T11:13:44.651400 image/jpeg 501977 2025-07-22T11:13:44.213397 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia