Penrod and Sam (1916)

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Classic Literature. Juvenile Fiction. HTML: The follow-up to the beloved Penrod, this novel from acclaimed author Booth Tarkington focuses on the relationship between best pals Penrod Schofield and Sam Williams as they navigate the pitfalls of adolescence and fumble toward adulthood. Though originally written for a young adult audience, Penrod is an eminently memorable character who will entertain readers of every age. .… (more)

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Penrod and Sam by Booth Tarkington (1916)

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This was, in effect, a sequel to Penrod. This despite the fact that Penrod turned 12 at the end of the previous book and was "nearly 12" in this book. Whatever, it's the same cast of 11-year-old boys doing the kinds of inventive, and often naughty, things that 11-year-old boys do. Rather a fun read. (

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lgpiper | Jun 21, 2019 |

79. Penrod and Sam, by Booth Tarkington (read in 1940 or 1941) I read this because Penrod was not available. I have regretted that I have never read Penrod. (

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Schmerguls | Sep 10, 2013 |

The further adventures of Penrod and his neighbor Sam. These episodic stories of boyhood adventures in turn-of-the-century Indianapolis (although the city is never identified) are rollicking and hilarious. The first story, in which they hide a friend in the house and he escapes in a unique way, is marvelous. (

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Bjace | Sep 24, 2011 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Tarkington, Booth	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Brehm, Worth	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Grant, Gordon Hope	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Classic Literature. Juvenile Fiction. HTML:

The follow-up to the beloved Penrod, this novel from acclaimed author Booth Tarkington focuses on the relationship between best pals Penrod Schofield and Sam Williams as they navigate the pitfalls of adolescence and fumble toward adulthood. Though originally written for a young adult audience, Penrod is an eminently memorable character who will entertain readers of every age.

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The coming of age adventures of two friends growing up at the turn of the century.

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