"Peanut": The Story of a Boy by Albert Bigelow Paine

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Author Paine, Albert Bigelow, 1861-1937
Title "Peanut": The Story of a Boy
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Summary "Peanut": The Story of a Boy by Albert Bigelow Paine is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book tells the poignant tale of a young boy named Peanut, or Philip Nutt, who comes to terms with loss and longing, as he navigates life following the death of his guardian, Blazer Sam, an outlaw of some renown. The story explores themes of innocence, memory, and the deep connections formed in the wilderness. The narrative unfolds in a remote mountainous setting, where Peanut lives a simple life with the "Rose of Texas," who had been Sam's companion. Peanut's world is disrupted when he meets Miss Cynthia Schofield, a teacher who aims to provide him with a formal education far removed from his wild upbringing. As he transitions to city life, Peanut struggles with homesickness and the stark differences between his two worlds. Despite being distanced from his beloved hills and bears, Peanut's journey ultimately leads him back home, where he is reunited with the Rose and, symbolically, with the memories of Sam. Through this heartfelt story, Paine captures the essence of childhood and the quest for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mountains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject City and town life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Homesickness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adoption -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Outlaws -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 56481
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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