Puck

A children''s novel written in the early 20th century. Set in The Hague, it follows spirited Jootje “Puck” van Vorden and the warm Canneheuvel household as everyday frictions, friendships, and small moral tests shape the children’s character, especially Puck’s pride and temper. The focus is domestic: sibling bonds, the influence of friends, relations with servants, and the gentle guidance of caring adults. The opening of the story