Originally appearing as a series of short stories in a children's magazine, The Peterkin Papers is a collection of tales featuring the hysterically inept Peterkin family. The Peterkins' unfortunate lack of common sense causes hilarious unintended consequences nearly every time they have an idea. They muddle through life's challenges with love and cooperation, but when they come to their wits' end, they know they need help. The Peterkins decide to consult the wise, sensible "Lady from Philadelphia," who manages to extricate them from their troubles with sensible commonplace solutions.
"How sorry we have felt for those who knew not Lucretia Hale and the Peterkins…a masterpiece."
New York Times
"Lucretia P. Hale's Peterkin family and 'the lady from Philadelphia' are standard characters in American fiction, and surely that is much to say of an author in these book-crowded days…Few writers leave behind them such a tribute to their greatness as the Peterkins are to Lucretia P. Hale, for the years pass them along to every new generation with the hint that human nature is about the same every
Harper's Bazaar
"People young and old, solemn and gay, rich and poor, will be glad to welcome a new edition of the Peterkin Papers. It is pleasant to meet the Peterkin family again."
