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Barbour, Ralph Henry
1870
1944
Barbour, R. H. (Ralph Henry)
Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.)
1863
1932
Relyea, Charles M.
Relyea, C. M. (Charles Mark)
Reylea, C. M.
Left Tackle Thayer
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"Left Tackle Thayer" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a young adult novel written during the early 20th century. Set in a prep school environment, the story revolves around the character Clinton Boyd Thayer, a Southern boy who navigates the challenges of fitting into a new school while also striving to make a name for himself in football. The narrative explores themes of friendship, adaptation, and the spirit of competition. The opening of "Left Tackle Thayer" introduces us to Clint, who has just arrived at Brimfield Academy, feeling lonesome and homesick despite the beauty of his surroundings. As he sits in the grandstand watching the athletic field, he is approached by Amory "Amy" Byrd, a colorful and exuberant fellow student who quickly befriends Clint. Their lively conversation brings humor to the narrative as Amy offers insights into the school life and the prospect of football. Throughout the chapter, we see Clint's initial struggles with feeling out of place while also getting a glimpse into the potential for camaraderie and adventure that awaits him at Brimfield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Football -- Juvenile fiction
New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Novels
Category: Sports/Hobbies
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