I can see why it was a Newbery Honor book for 1922. Sadly, I suspect that the strange 'tobacco' in the Chinaman's head and Freddie's use of it would no longer be considered politically correct (or safe for young readers). I can't recall another book quite like it and if I'd read it as a child I'm ...
This was one of five Newbery Honor books in 1922 otherwise I likely would never have encountered it - and what a pleasant little surprise it has been! It is a funny, rousing, charming and very satisfying little adventure! Little Freddie befriends the little hunchback, Toby Littleback, who owns the t...
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