The Story Of A Bad Boy

The Story Of A Bad Boy

Thomas Bailey Aldrich

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Editorial:
Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Ficción general (infantil/juvenil)
ISBN:
9789375556046
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The story of a bad boy presents a lively recollection of childhood told through the perspective of a narrator who embraces both the charm and disorder of growing up. The book traces youthful adventures shaped by curiosity, impulsive decisions, and a playful resistance to expectations. Early moments describe a move to a quieter town and the struggle to adapt to unfamiliar surroundings, blending reluctance with wide-eyed fascination. School life, shifting friendships, and imaginative misunderstandings about distant places shape the narrator’s early worldview, revealing how childhood often mixes innocence with exaggerated ideas about the wider world. The narrative highlights energetic escapades, spirited interactions, and the emotional tug between family duty and personal freedom. Through humorous reflections, it portrays how small mishaps become meaningful memories that influence developing identity. The opening chapters set the tone for a nostalgic yet honest portrait of growing up, emphasizing how mistakes, explorations, and everyday challenges contribute to a deeper understanding of one’s place within family, community, and the wider world.

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