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100	1		_aBarrie, J. M. _q(James Matthew), _d1860-1937
245	1	0	_aSentimental Tommy : _bThe Story of His Boyhood
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-02-07
508			_aEtext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLondon (England) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14961
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