I recommend Booth Tarkington, who wrote PENROD. A similar aged boy with similar propensities. I remember, in 6th grade, my male teacher reading it to the class and almost falling out of his chair laughing.
I don't have any of his in my library, but I seem to recall reading them some time back. Another of the era, but British, is PG Wodehouse, who wrote several very fun books for schoolboys.
In *Swallows And Amazons*, five children go out to camp on an island for the summer. One of them can't even swim. Their mother makes sure that they have an adult contact at least once a day.
No wonder fantasy is increasing in juvenile fiction. Anything to give the kids an adventure.
I've just ordered very old copies of most of that Series, as I love it dearly. It's rather expensive, as it wasn't terribly popular here in the States.
I have a number of my dad's books from his childhood. I'm thinking I might try to co-author a book for the boys series with my 13-year-old great-nephew... would that be considered?
Growing up, we only had one "youth" novel in our house. "Billy and the B-17". I must have read it a hundred times. My stepfather threw it out one day, because he hated to see me inside when it was sunny out.
Oh, that makes my heart hurt for a boy who was. I was blessed to grow up in a family who valued books highly, and gave me access to the nearest library (ok, I biked five miles into town for it, but still!) I’m so sorry you had to deal with that.
What a wonderful project, and so pleased to see you bringing these old delights back to the public’s notice. I await Rac Press’s offerings with great expectation.
I recommend Booth Tarkington, who wrote PENROD. A similar aged boy with similar propensities. I remember, in 6th grade, my male teacher reading it to the class and almost falling out of his chair laughing.
I don't have any of his in my library, but I seem to recall reading them some time back. Another of the era, but British, is PG Wodehouse, who wrote several very fun books for schoolboys.
In *Swallows And Amazons*, five children go out to camp on an island for the summer. One of them can't even swim. Their mother makes sure that they have an adult contact at least once a day.
No wonder fantasy is increasing in juvenile fiction. Anything to give the kids an adventure.
I've just ordered very old copies of most of that Series, as I love it dearly. It's rather expensive, as it wasn't terribly popular here in the States.
I have a number of my dad's books from his childhood. I'm thinking I might try to co-author a book for the boys series with my 13-year-old great-nephew... would that be considered?
Sure!
Wodehouse and Tarkington are both in Gurtenberg. Wodehouse wrote the Jeeves stories.
Oh yes! He's well worth exploring at any age.
There's a long series of books about a somewhat naughty boy and his friends, called Just William, written by Richmal Crompton.
Growing up, we only had one "youth" novel in our house. "Billy and the B-17". I must have read it a hundred times. My stepfather threw it out one day, because he hated to see me inside when it was sunny out.
Oh, that makes my heart hurt for a boy who was. I was blessed to grow up in a family who valued books highly, and gave me access to the nearest library (ok, I biked five miles into town for it, but still!) I’m so sorry you had to deal with that.
That truly sucks, Charles. I loved the "Yankee Flier" series when i was middle grade. Now I have to see if I can find a copy of "Billy."
I am so glad you enjoyed Pee-wee Harris. In the fantasy realm of Children's books have you read any by Edward McMaken Eager
What a wonderful project, and so pleased to see you bringing these old delights back to the public’s notice. I await Rac Press’s offerings with great expectation.