Brite and Fair

Plupy #8

by Henry A. Shute

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Genres: Fiction, Humor

292 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1920

About the author

Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, Shute was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy (1875) and Harvard University (1879). In the 1890s, the Exeter News-Letter began publishing a weekly column of Shute's recollections of his boyhood in Exeter.

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Reviews

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

First read this one in my Junior High years, from a copy my parents had. This book is totally madcap. It purports to be the diary of the author when he was a boy in the late 1860's. He, known as Plupy to his friends, Beany and Pewt, get into the most hilarious situations.

[Jana Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this as a child, probably around age 10, and found it absolutely hilarious. I'm now reading my ancient (stained and poorly repaired) copy to my kids out loud -- even though the language and culture has changed hugely since it was written, the shenanigans this boy gets up to are still relatable and so, so funny.