| Author |
Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 |
| Illustrator |
Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932 |
| LoC No. |
12022560
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| Title |
Crofton Chums
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Crofton Chums" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of three boys, Jim, Gil, and Poke, as they navigate their experiences at Crofton Academy and their interactions with new and old friends. Themes of friendship, school life, and personal growth are central to the narrative, engaging young readers with a mix of humor and adventure. The opening of the book introduces readers to Jim Hazard and his roommate Poke Endicott as they return to Crofton Academy, eagerly preparing for the upcoming school year. The scene captures their excitement for football and the camaraderie they share, setting up the light-hearted tone of the story. Their observations of the surrounding landscape and their anticipation of fellow students create a warm and nostalgic atmosphere. Meanwhile, the introduction of new characters, like Jeffrey Latham—who uses crutches—suggests the potential for deeper themes of acceptance and friendship, hinting that the challenges faced by individuals can bring about rich interactions and growth. As the boys settle into life at Sunnywood Cottage, the groundwork is laid for both personal and collective adventures at the academy. (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 |
Sports stories
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| Subject |
Football stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60894 |
| Release Date |
Dec 10, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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