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The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure

William Bowen
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The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1921

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William Bowen

The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1921
Book Details
Pages

236

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Publication Year

1921

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure is a children's fantasy novel by William Bowen. It follows a young boy who embarks on an adventure after discovering a mysterious shop. Along his journey, he encounters imaginative characters and experiences magical events.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Playful

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.5

217 ratings

49%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure by William Bowen is a whimsical tale praised for its imaginative storytelling and nostalgic charm. Some readers appreciate its blend of fantasy and innocence, while others find it outdated due to period language and themes. Its appeal largely hinges on one's taste for early 20th-century children's literature.

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Who Should Read The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure?

A reader who enjoys The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure by William Bowen likely appreciates whimsical adventures akin to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Wind in the Willows. They relish imaginative tales with charming, fantastical elements.

3.5

217 ratings

49%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

236

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Publication Year

1921

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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