Mr. Pennycook's Boy (1905)

By John Joy Bell and J.J. Bell

Book Overview

""Mr. Pennycook's Boy"" is a novel written by John Joy Bell and first published in 1905. The story follows the life of a young boy named Davie Pennycook, who is the son of a wealthy businessman in Edinburgh, Scotland. Davie is a curious and adventurous child who longs to explore the world beyond his privileged upbringing. His father, however, has other plans for him and wants him to follow in his footsteps and become a successful businessman.Despite his father's wishes, Davie befriends a group of street urchins and becomes enamored with their carefree lifestyle. He begins to question his own privileged existence and the societal norms that dictate his future. Along the way, he discovers the harsh realities of poverty and the struggles faced by those less fortunate than himself.As Davie grows older, he becomes increasingly conflicted between his desire for adventure and his father's expectations. He must navigate a complex web of family and societal pressures while trying to find his own path in life.""Mr. Pennycook's Boy"" is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores themes of class, privilege, and the universal struggle to find one's place in the world. Bell's vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century Edinburgh bring the city to life, and his nuanced portrayal of Davie's journey is both compelling and thought-provoking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120650585
• ISBN13: 9781120650580
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"