Penrod and Sam

In "Penrod and Sam," Booth Tarkington captures the exuberance and complexities of childhood through the lens of two young boys traversing the treacherous waters of adolescence. Set in the early 20th century, the novel employs a rich, playful narrative style reminiscent of Mark Twain and draws upon the author'Äôs keen observations of Midwestern America. Tarkington'Äôs vivid descriptions and humor e...