"Penrod" is a novel-prose book by the American writer Booth Tarkington. The main character, young Penrod Shoplifter, lives in a small town and is always in the center of various adventures. This book is a unique masterpiece of the genre of children's literature, which is full of humor and warmth. In the work, the author successfully combined funny stories about picturesque children's unrestrainedness with important life lessons and discoveries. Readers of all age groups will eagerly discover the world of Penrod and his friends, who will help them remember their youth and happy moments of childhood.