My top two books growing up and, remains, Catcher in the Rye and To Kill a Mockingbird,A few years ago I read Harper Lees’ follow up book that had never before been published. It was from Scouts’ perspective as an adult.(Go Set a Watchman)
Poor Petey! His subtle Trick-or-Treating ploy failed, and even worse he has not yet read To Kill a Mockingbird and doesn’t know for whom he was being mistaken.
And Alice’s case is even worse! If Mom is mindful of safety, she will throw out all the unwrapped candy (lest it had been tampered with), and Alice will have to be content with a much-reduced haul….
mccollunsky almost 2 years ago
Better to say Boo Radley than just Boo!
gbars70 almost 2 years ago
Petey cheer up, in the book and in the movie, Boo Radley ends up as something of a hero; and best of all, a young boy name of Dill…! is a big fan.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 2 years ago
“I unwrapped most … candy … faster to eat.” That is just fabulous. How many kids other than Alice Otterloop would ever say that line?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I feel bad for Petey a little. Not only did no one “get” his costume, but he didn’t get what they all thought he was dressed as. Very embarrassing.
einarbt almost 2 years ago
Alice has got the right idea.
rossevrymn almost 2 years ago
I can see Petey standing behind doors, when people enter a room.
Mumblix Premium Member almost 2 years ago
“To Kill a Mockingbird” will be in movie theaters later this month. I can’t wait!
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/To-Kill-A-Mockingbird-60th-Anniversary-presented-by-TCM
Queen of America almost 2 years ago
My top two books growing up and, remains, Catcher in the Rye and To Kill a Mockingbird,A few years ago I read Harper Lees’ follow up book that had never before been published. It was from Scouts’ perspective as an adult.(Go Set a Watchman)
John Leonard Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Worse people to be than Boo Radley. A lot worse.
ChessPirate almost 2 years ago
Or a Boone-Head?
jakarlsson almost 2 years ago
Mom should start to call Petey by the name Arthur (which was Boo’s given name). He’d REALLY hate that!
brooklyn51 almost 2 years ago
This never would have happened if he had kept the exclamation mark!!!
donwestonmysteries almost 2 years ago
Petey fits the character of Boo Radley. Stays in, pale, elusive.
WCraft Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I like Alice’s strategy!
SteveHL almost 2 years ago
ACK!, congratulations on anticipating the Boo Radley connection!
Mary McNeil Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Compared to Petey, Boo Radley is a social butterfly !
Sisyphos almost 2 years ago
Poor Petey! His subtle Trick-or-Treating ploy failed, and even worse he has not yet read To Kill a Mockingbird and doesn’t know for whom he was being mistaken.
And Alice’s case is even worse! If Mom is mindful of safety, she will throw out all the unwrapped candy (lest it had been tampered with), and Alice will have to be content with a much-reduced haul….
asrialfeeple almost 2 years ago
Well, I’ve certainly never seen him.