Jimmy Boy — May, Sophie
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Jimmy Boy

EnglishOriginal workYoung readersFiction

Summary

"Jimmy Boy" by Sophie May is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventures of Jimmy-boy, a young and spirited boy, along with his little sister, Lucy, as they navigate their family life and engage in playful mischief, particularly in the context of American holiday celebrations like the Fourth of July. At the start of the story, we meet Jimmy, who has a frank demeanor and a penchant for self-admiration but is also endearingly protective of his little sister, Lucy. The narrative begins with a humorous episode involving a birthday cake intended for George Washington, where Lucy accidentally messes it up, followed by Jimmy's attempts to cover up the mishap. As the plot unfolds, themes of childhood innocence, familial relationships, and the challenges of taking responsibility come into play as Jimmy, while navigating interactions with his peers, gets caught in amusing situations that highlight his character growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Subjects (12)
  • Category: Novels
  • Category: American Literature
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
  • PZ
  • Family -- Juvenile fiction
  • Animals -- Juvenile fiction
  • Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
  • Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
  • Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
  • Weddings -- Juvenile fiction
  • Fourth of July -- Juvenile fiction

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