Uit het leven van Dik Trom

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kieviet, Cornelis Johannes, 1858-1931

Contributor:

Braakensiek, Joh. (Johan Coenraad), 1858-1940.

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Uit het leven van Dik Trom" by Cornelis Johannes Kieviet is a children's novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the character Dirk, affectionately known as Dik, an unusually stout and mischievous little boy whose adventures and antics provide a humorous glimpse into the life of a young child. The narrative highlights his relationships with family and friends, portraying his innocence and unique personality traits as he navigates childhood experiences. The opening portion introduces us to Dik Trom's birth and the reactions of his mother and father to their new son. The mother, despite being sick, feels joy upon his arrival, while various characters comment on his astonishing size. As he grows, it becomes evident that he is not an ordinary child; he displays a calm demeanor, experiences early mischief, and manages to challenge the authority of those around him, particularly his caretaker, the baker. The text sets up a light-hearted exploration of a child's journey filled with whimsical scenarios and the innocent mischief that shapes his character. As the story progresses, it hints at more of Dik's humorous escapades, showcasing a blend of mischief and childlike charm that promises to entertain readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dik_Trom_(personage)

Release date is 2009-08-17