02473cam a22003733u 4500 72372 UtSlPG 20260610134655.0 m cr n 260607r20231926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hemyng, Bracebridge, 1841-1901 The fool of the family Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Round the world library, no. 29 Release date is 2023-12-10 Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) "The Fool of the Family" by Bracebridge Hemyng is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Tommy, often referred to as "Soft Tommy" due to his simple nature and tendency to get involved in mischief. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, the challenging relationships between step-parents and children, and the adventures that stem from the boy's innocent blunders. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Tommy's family dynamics, where he faces ridicule and harsh treatment from his stepfather, Mr. Smithers. The opening scenes depict Tommy's innocent yet catastrophic attempts to help around the house, leading to various comedic mishaps that showcase his misunderstandings of tasks and social encounters. As a result of Mr. Smithers' harsh punishment and Tommy's subsequent adventures, readers witness the unfolding of a narrative filled with humor and a touch of tragedy as Tommy grapples with his innocence in a world that often misunderstands him. The introduction sets the stage for a series of events that promise both exploration and growth for the charmingly naive protagonist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Street & Smith, 1926 Adventure stories Teenage boys -- Fiction Dime novels Popular literature Round the world library, no. 29 https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:675828 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72372 113097 113097