02460cam a22003973u 4500 67144 UtSlPG 20260610134541.0 m cr n 260607r20221908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08034150 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Newell, Peter, 1862-1924 The Hole Book Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2022-01-11 Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Hole Book" by Peter Newell is an illustrated children's book written in the early 20th century. This whimsical work centers around a mischievous boy named Tom Potts and the chaotic consequences of accidentally firing a gun. The book blends humor and artistry, creating a lively narrative that engages young readers while exploring themes of cause and effect. The story unfolds with Tom Potts playing with a gun, which unexpectedly discharges and creates a series of humorous mishaps throughout his neighborhood. Each page illustrates the domino effect of the bullet's trajectory, leading to various absurd situations—like flooding the kitchen, disturbing sleeping characters, and even popping a gas tank. As the bullet travels through walls and objects, it inadvertently causes havoc, leading to a climax that highlights the trouble Tom's foolishness has wrought. Ultimately, the book conveys a lighthearted lesson about the unpredictable results of careless actions, with a charming blend of rhyme and illustration that has entertained children for generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Harper & Brothers, 1908 Stories in rhyme Humorous poetry Wit and humor, Juvenile Bullets -- Juvenile poetry Firearms -- Juvenile poetry Holes -- Juvenile poetry https://archive.org/details/holebook00newe https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67144 107966 107966