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Public domain in the USA.
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Barbour, Ralph Henry
1870
1944
Barbour, R. H. (Ralph Henry)
The New Boy at Hilltop, and Other Stories
The new boy at Hilltop -- The proving of Jerry -- McTurkle, the band -- The triumph of "Curly" -- Patsy -- His first assignment -- Pemberton's fluke -- The seventh tutor -- A race with the waters -- A college Santa Claus -- The triple play -- The dub.
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"The New Boy at Hilltop and Other Stories" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book centers on the experiences of young boys at a boarding school, particularly focusing on a new student named Kenneth Garwood as he navigates friendships, rivalries, and the challenges of school life. At the start of the first story, Kenneth arrives at Hilltop School, arriving early before the rest of the students return. He quickly forms a rather unflattering opinion of his assigned roommate, Joseph Brewster, and the seemingly strict instructor, Mr. Whipple. As the students return, Kenneth's prejudices begin to fade, particularly as he engages in a lively physical altercation with Brewster, which leads to an unexpected camaraderie. The opening sets the stage for Kenneth's journey of self-discovery, adjustment to school culture, and sports, highlighting themes of friendship and rivalry, all while introducing a lively atmosphere of youthful mischief and excitement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Schools -- Juvenile fiction
College stories
Young men -- Juvenile fiction
Sports stories
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Novels
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