Penrod by Booth Tarkington, Fiction, Political, Literary, Classics

Set in middle America, the story follows eleven-year-old Penrod Schofield, reluctantly cast as young Sir Lancelot in a school play. Alongside his mischievous friends, they engage in antics that earn them the title "bad boys." As they navigate a series of chaotic situations, including being wrongly accused when his sister's dress is found dirty, Penrod grapples with complexities beyond his years. Through these experiences, he inadvertently discovers valuable lessons about humanity and personal growth.