Doctor Papa

"Doctor Papa" by Sophie May is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Flaxie Frizzle, a curious and lively little girl who often finds herself in amusing and chaotic situations, particularly revolving around her adventures with her brother Preston and their family dynamics. The book is filled with whimsical incidents that highlight Flaxie's innocence and mischief, buoyed by her relationships with family and friends. The opening of "Doctor Papa" introduces us to Flaxie Frizzle as she energetically engages with her brother Preston, showcasing her playful nature through a cleverly crafted arithmetic question. Soon after, we see Flaxie's mischievous streak when she accidentally lodges a pencil up her nose, leading to a call for her father, Dr. Gray, to assist in her recovery. As the story unfolds, the narrative touches on Flaxie’s imaginative world, her interactions with various family members, and her endearing yet chaotic personality. The reader is pulled into a humorous and heartfelt exploration of childhood innocence and the lessons learned through playful misadventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Rebecca Sophia Clarke, also known as Sophie May, was an American author of children's fiction. Using her nieces and nephews as inspiration, she wrote realistic stories about children. Between 1860 and 1903, she wrote 45 books, the most popular being the Little Prudy series. She spent most of her life in her native town of Norridgewock, Maine.