"Childhood Pages: Stories and Readings Selected from the Works of William Dean Howells" is a collection of essay stories that reflect the author's perspective on childhood, friendship, upbringing and life of young boys in today's world. In his writings, William Dean Howells draws attention to important aspects of growing up, emphasizing the importance of honesty, sensitivity and mutual understanding. Each of the stories reveals to the reader a small but bright world of childhood, in which each age is combined with unique joys and experiences. Through the prism of children's heroes, the author gives every reader the opportunity to remember and experience his own combat adventures, which are remembered as an inexhaustible source of wisdom and valuable skills.