De Zoon van Dik Trom by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet
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"De Zoon van Dik Trom" by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the character Dik Trom, a cheerful and resourceful boy who helps his parents run a grocery store while displaying a keen sense of responsibility and affection towards his family. The narrative captures the essence of village life, portraying the dynamics between family and community, along with various adventures and humorous
incidents that arise in their daily lives. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Dik Trom and his family as they manage their grocery shop with remarkable diligence. Dik, the central character, is depicted as a hardworking young boy who delivers goods to customers beyond the village, while his parents, particularly his father, delight in his accomplishments. The opening returns frequently to the father's admiration for Dik, emphasizing his unique qualities. As the narrative progresses, we witness Dik's plans for getting married and moving into a neighboring house with his bride, Anneke, thus setting the stage for the charming and sometimes hilarious events that will follow in their lives together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kieviet, Cornelis Johannes, 1858-1931 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Braakensiek, Joh. (Johan Coenraad), 1858-1940 |
| Title | De Zoon van Dik Trom |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Villages -- Netherlands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10971 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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