Fil and Filippa: Story of Child Life in the Philippines facts for kids
The bookcover of Fil and Filippa: Story of Child Life in the Philippines by John Stuart Thomson.
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| Author | John Stuart Thomson |
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| Illustrator | Maud and Miska Petersham |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical, cultural, and children's novel |
| Publisher | Macmillan Company |
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Publication date
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1917 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 75 |
| ISBN | 1-4325-9733-7 |
Fil and Filippa: Story of Child Life in the Philippines is a book from 1917. It was written by an American writer named John Stuart Thomson. In this story, Thomson shares what life was like in the Philippines through the eyes of a child. He wrote it after visiting the country for the first time. The book focuses on the daily life and traditions of a Filipino child. It was made for children in the fifth, sixth, and seventh grades in the United States. The pictures in the book were drawn by a husband and wife team, Maud and Miska Petersham.
What the Book is About
This book is a historical and cultural story. It starts with the author, John Stuart Thomson, arriving in the Philippines. There, he meets two children named Fil and Filippa. Thomson talks with the children about the history of the Philippines. They even discuss how the group of islands got its name.
During their talks, Thomson explains the differences between the United States and the Philippines. He describes the Philippines as a beautiful group of islands. He says it is rich in natural resources, unique culture, and old traditions. He even calls the Philippines "a string of pearls hanging from the golden Equator."
John Stuart Thomson wrote this book during the time when the United States occupied the Philippines (1898–1946). The Macmillan Company published it in New York City in 1917. The book has nineteen chapters.
Main Characters
The story features several characters. The main ones are:
- Fil, a Filipino boy
- Filippa, Fil's sister
- Favra, Filippa's friend
- Moro, a boy who is Fil's friend
- Fil and Filippa's parents
- The Padre, who is a priest
- A guest
- The driver of a water buffalo cart
