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Barbour, Ralph Henry
1870
1944
Barbour, R. H. (Ralph Henry)
Crump, Leslie
1894
1962
Right End Emerson
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"Right End Emerson" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a young adult novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Russell Emerson, a student at Alton Academy, who embarks on an entrepreneurial journey with his roommate, Stick Patterson, as they open a sporting goods store called "The Sign of the Football." The book explores themes of ambition, friendship, and the challenges of balancing academics with business during their formative school years. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Russell and his friends as they travel to Pine Harbor, where they encounter the first hints of their respective personalities and social dynamics. After a brief stay at a hotel where Russell works as a waiter, the focus shifts to the opening scenes at Alton Academy, highlighting the energetic atmosphere of the school and its football culture. Russell’s determination to establish a business despite financial constraints and the expectation of his peers sets the stage for the challenges that follow as he attempts to gain recognition and success in both athletics and his entrepreneurial venture, thus laying the groundwork for the narrative to develop around his experiences throughout the academic year. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Schools -- Juvenile fiction
Football -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: Sports/Hobbies
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