02438cam a22003013u 4500 14961 UtSlPG 20260610133342.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 Sentimental Tommy : The Story of His Boyhood Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-02-07 Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger "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.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14961 56349 56349