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Laugh aloud as you enjoy the tales of the Peterkin family. They're a large and smart group, but with not a lick of common sense between them. They'd raise the roof to fit a tall Christmas tree, and not go for a ride because they forgot to unhitch the horse. No simple problem... Read Full Overview

Laugh aloud as you enjoy the tales of the Peterkin family. They're a large and smart group, but with not a lick of common sense between them. They'd raise the roof to fit a tall Christmas tree, and not go for a ride because they forgot to unhitch the horse. No simple problem... Read Full Overview

Meet the Peterkins, a lovable crew with a notable lack of common sense. These comic tales chronicle their roundabout attempts to solve simple, everyday problems. Cheerful and energetic, the close-knit family of eight resides in a village near Boston. They play their piano from... Read Full Overview

""The Peterkin Papers"" is a collection of humorous short stories written by Lucretia Hale. The stories follow the misadventures of the Peterkin family, a wealthy and well-meaning but hopelessly inept family who constantly find themselves in absurd and comical situations. From... Read Full Overview