The Adventures of Peterkin

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The Adventures of Peterkin

by Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf) Gabriel

EN·~2 hours·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total
1

THEADVENTURES OFPETERKIN.

1:29
2

LIST OF COLORED PLATES

1:39
3

I PETERKIN PUMPERKIN

3:36
4

II PETERKIN AFLOAT

3:39
5

III PETERKIN AND THE WHALE

3:31
6

IV PETERKIN’S APPETITE

3:00
7

V PETERKIN’S COOKING

2:55
8

VI AN HOUR OF STORM

2:42
9

VII PETERKIN ESCAPES

3:10
10

VIII PETERKIN IN THE VALLEY

3:31

Description

Meet Peterkin, a tiny, curious fellow who calls a humble pumpkin his home. When the mischievous wind whirls through the patch, his cozy nook becomes a breezy roller‑coaster of bumps, bruises, and laughter, setting the stage for his spirited outlook on life. The opening pages blend witty rhyme with lively narration, inviting listeners into a world where everyday weather feels like a playful companion.

From that first gust, Peterkin’s journey lifts off into a series of charming escapades—sailing on imagined seas, befriending a gentle whale, and discovering mysterious valleys that hum with magic. Each chapter bursts with whimsical challenges and gentle lessons, all illustrated with bright, colorful plates that bring the pumpkin patch and its fantastical surroundings to life. Listeners will find a heart‑warming mix of humor and courage, perfect for anyone who enjoys a story where a tiny hero makes big waves.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (125K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2021-06-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

GW

Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf) Gabriel

1890–1952

A sharp-eyed American drama critic who also wrote novels, plays, and children’s books, he moved easily between journalism and storytelling. His career touched newspapers, magazines, Broadway, and even Hollywood, giving his work a lively sense of the stage.

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