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Laugh aloud as you enjoy the tales of the Peterkin family. They're a large and smart group, but with not a lick of common sense between them. They'd raise the roof to fit a tall Christmas tree, and not go for a ride because they forgot to unhitch the horse. No simple problem... Read Full Overview

Meet the Peterkins, a lovable crew with a notable lack of common sense. These comic tales chronicle their roundabout attempts to solve simple, everyday problems. Cheerful and energetic, the close-knit family of eight resides in a village near Boston. They play their piano from... Read Full Overview

Laugh aloud as you enjoy the tales of the Peterkin family. They're a large and smart group, but with not a lick of common sense between them. They'd raise the roof to fit a tall Christmas tree, and not go for a ride because they forgot to unhitch the horse. No simple problem... Read Full Overview

Step into the delightfully absurd world of "The Peterkin Papers" by Lucretia P. Hale, a timeless collection of short stories celebrating the chaotic charm of family life. These humorous tales capture the endearing struggles and comical mishaps of the Peterkin family as they... Read Full Overview

""The Peterkin Papers"" is a collection of humorous short stories written by Lucretia Hale. The stories follow the misadventures of the Peterkin family, a wealthy and well-meaning but hopelessly inept family who constantly find themselves in absurd and comical situations. From... Read Full Overview