02409cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500500016026400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801350042752014100056253400450197265300590201785600430207614961UtSlPG20260610133342.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBarrie, J. M.q(James Matthew),d1860-193710aSentimental Tommy :bThe Story of His Boyhood 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-07  aEtext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
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HTML file produced by David Widger  a"Sentimental Tommy" by J. M. Barrie is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lively and imaginative character of Tommy Sandys, a young boy living in a downtrodden London tenement, as he navigates the complexities of childhood, relationships, and the longing for a home in his beloved Thrums. Through Tommy's adventures, Barrie paints a poignant picture of innocence amidst harsh realities, exploring themes of imagination, love, and the loss of childhood.  The opening of the novel introduces us to five-year-old Tommy as he roams the dirty stairs of his London building, displaying his unique worldview and the vibrant imagination that sets him apart. We witness his innocent defiance in rejecting offers of free food, a trait instilled by his mother, which hints at their complex relationship. As he interacts with other children, particularly a boy named Shovel, their playful banter reveals Tommy's quick wit and beloved tales of Thrums, the mythical home he holds dear. Entranced by a chance encounter with a little girl and their subsequent adventures, Tommy displays both mischief and an emerging sense of responsibility, foreshadowing his growth throughout the story. This opening effectively sets the tone for a heartwarming, if bittersweet, exploration of a child's inner life amidst the struggles of his world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLondon (England) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14961