Penrod

"Penrod," a collection of comic sketches by Booth Tarkington, tells the humorous tales of 11-year-old Penrod Schofield and his misadventures in the pre-World War I Midwest. Accompanied by his friends and dog, Penrod navigates childhood with elaborate lies and spirited antics that earn him a reputation as one of the local "bad boys." This delightful work, celebrated for its vivid characterization and attention to detail, continues to entertain readers of all ages more than a century after its original publication.