
Pee-wee Harris: As Good As His Word
An Entertaining Tale of Youthful Adventures and Endearing FriendshipBy Percy Keese FitzhughLength4h 14m
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In "Pee-wee Harris: As Good As His Word," Percy Keese Fitzhugh crafts a charming narrative that encapsulates the exuberance and complexities of youth through the lens of its eponymous protagonist, Pee-wee Harris. The novel, enriched with Fitzhugh's naturalistic dialogue and vivid descriptions, portrays the spirited adventures of this young scout, emphasizing themes of loyalty, friendship, and the quest for identity. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, Fitzhugh's work reflects the cultural milieu of the Boy Scouts movement, combining elements of adventure fiction with moral lessons that resonate with young readers and educators alike. Percy Keese Fitzhugh was an influential American author in the early 1900s, known for his passionate engagement with youth literature. His own experiences as a scout and a young adult during a time of significant societal change undoubtedly informed his creation of Pee-wee Harris, whose antics reflect the exhilaration and challenges faced by boys of that era. Fitzhugh's firsthand knowledge of scouting and his keen insights into boyhood are palpable in this narrative, making it both relatable and enduring. Recommended for readers aged 8 to 14, "Pee-wee Harris: As Good As His Word" serves as a delightful exploration of youthful exuberance and the values of camaraderie and promise. Its engaging prose and relatable protagonist will captivate young minds, encouraging the development of empathy and responsibility while embarking on a whirlwind journey of thrills and life lessons.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length4 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 31, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I GOOGY
22CHAPTER XXII THE BELATED GUEST
2CHAPTER II UP IN THE AIR
23CHAPTER XXIII PEE-WEE’S GOOD TURN
3CHAPTER III NEWS
24CHAPTER XXIV MUSIC HATH CHARMS
4CHAPTER IV THE TRUTH IS OUT
25CHAPTER XXV THE GREAT LEGAL BATTLE
5CHAPTER V A PROMISE
26CHAPTER XXVI OVER THE WIRE
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6CHAPTER VI PEE-WEE’S TERRITORY
27CHAPTER XXVII TO THE RESCUE
7CHAPTER VII CALLED OUT
28CHAPTER XXVIII ON THE JOB
8CHAPTER VIII PEE-WEE BEARS UP
29CHAPTER XXIX AN INSPIRATION
9CHAPTER IX MICKY
30CHAPTER XXX SHORT AND SWEET
10CHAPTER X SAFE
31CHAPTER XXXI PETIT LARCENY
11CHAPTER XI PRIVATE PROPERTY
32CHAPTER XXXII A SCOUT’S REWARD
12CHAPTER XII GETTING READY
33CHAPTER XXXIII THE GALA NIGHT
13CHAPTER XIII A WAGER
34CHAPTER XXXIV TRASH
14CHAPTER XIV WHACK
35CHAPTER XXXV A NEW STEP
15CHAPTER XV THE GREAT GAME
36CHAPTER XXXVI OFF WITH THE DANCE
16CHAPTER XVI THE ARRIVAL OF THE INSPECTOR
37CHAPTER XXXVII AS GOOD AS HIS WORD
17CHAPTER XVII GOING DOWN
38CHAPTER XXXVIII ACCORDING TO THE LAW
18CHAPTER XVIII IF
39CHAPTER XXXIX THE ROUND-UP
19CHAPTER XIX STRANGERS IN OUR STATE
40CHAPTER XL COUNTING THE SPOILS
20CHAPTER XX STOP
41CHAPTER XLI A BIG DEAL
21CHAPTER XXI OFFICIAL AND SCOUT