| Author |
Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 |
| Illustrator |
Crump, Leslie, 1894-1962 |
| Title |
Right Guard Grant
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Right Guard Grant" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Leonard Grant, a new student at Alton Academy, as he navigates the challenges of fitting in, making the football team, and the dynamics of student life. Central to Leonard's journey is his ambition to excel in football and secure a spot on the team, especially as he competes with Gordon Renneker, the star player. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to the world of Alton Academy through Leonard's arrival and initial experiences. We see him grappling with his first impressions of the school and his peers, including his interactions with Coach Cade and fellow students like Slim Staples. As Leonard settles in, he learns about the school's football culture, his own challenges in securing a position on the team, and the competitive atmosphere that fuels his determination. The opening sets the stage for an engaging exploration of teamwork, personal growth, and the pursuit of one's goals on and off the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Football -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53116 |
| Release Date |
Sep 22, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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