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100 1 _aHemyng, Bracebridge,
_d1841-1901
245 1 4 _aThe fool of the family
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aRound the world library, no. 29
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-10
508 _aDemian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Street & Smith, 1926
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aTeenage boys -- Fiction
653 _aDime novels
653 _aPopular literature
830 0 _aRound the world library, no. 29
856 4 _uhttps://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:675828
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72372
999 _c113097
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