Penrod and Jashber by Booth Tarkington follows Penrod Schofield, a mischievous, imaginative boy navigating the ups and downs of childhood in a small Midwestern town. Through humorous and heartwarming adventures, Penrod explores friendship, family, and the mischief of youth. This classic novel captures the spirit of early 20th-century American life and reflects the innocence, curiosity, and humor of childhood.