“How sorry we have felt for those who knew not Lucretia Hale and the Peterkins…a masterpiece.” New York Times
Description
Originally appearing as a series of short stories in a children’s magazine, The Peterkin Papers is a collection of tales featuring the hysterically inept Peterkin family. The Peterkins’ unfortunate lack of common sense causes hilarious unintended consequences nearly every time they have an idea. They muddle through life’s challenges with love and cooperation, but when they come to their wits’ end, they know they need help. The Peterkins decide to consult the wise, sensible “Lady from Philadelphia,” who manages to extricate them from their troubles with sensible commonplace solutions.
Praise
“How sorry we have felt for those who knew not Lucretia Hale and the Peterkins…a masterpiece.” New York Times
“Lucretia P. Hale’s Peterkin family and ‘the lady from Philadelphia’ are standard characters in American fiction, and surely that is much to say of an author in these book-crowded days…Few writers leave behind them such a tribute to their greatness as the Peterkins are to Lucretia P. Hale, for the years pass them along to every new generation with the hint that human nature is about the same everywhere and all the time.” Harper’s Bazaar
“People young and old, solemn and gay, rich and poor, will be glad to welcome a new edition of the Peterkin Papers. It is pleasant to meet the Peterkin family again.” Chicago Tribune
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Dec 31, 2005 |
| Release Date | January 1, 2006 |
| Release Date Machine | 1136073600 |
| Imprint | Alcazar AudioWorks |
| Provider | Alcazar AudioWorks |
| Categories | Children's Books, Humor, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Evergreen Classics, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Lucretia P. Hale (1820–1900) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She was an American journalist, author, and literature devotee. She published numerous stories in periodicals and newspapers, some of which have been collected in books.
Narrator Bio
Susan McCarthy is the narrator of numerous audiobooks, including such classics as Jane Austen’s Lady Susan and Sherwood Andersen’s Winesburg, Ohio. Her love for reading began as a young girl, when she discovered the Nancy Drew mystery series and was immediately hooked. Also a voice-over artist, she received her training at VoiceTrax San Francisco.
Overview
Originally appearing as a series of short stories in a children’s magazine, The Peterkin Papers is a collection of tales featuring the hysterically inept Peterkin family. The Peterkins’ unfortunate lack of common sense causes hilarious unintended consequences nearly every time they have an idea. They muddle through life’s challenges with love and cooperation, but when they come to their wits’ end, they know they need help. The Peterkins decide to consult the wise, sensible “Lady from Philadelphia,” who manages to extricate them from their troubles with sensible commonplace solutions.
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