| Author |
Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 |
| Illustrator |
Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 |
| LoC No. |
17024165
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| Title |
Hitting the line
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| Original Publication |
United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1917.
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| Series Title |
Grafton series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Hitting the Line" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This engaging story revolves around young boys and their adventures, particularly focusing on the characters Monty Crail and his acquaintances as they navigate life at Grafton School. The book delves into themes of friendship, growth, and competition, woven into a narrative rich with youthful exuberance. The opening of "Hitting the Line" introduces us to two boys, Dudley Baker and Jimmy Logan, who arrive in New York City and witness a bullying incident between two newsboys. They meet Monty Crail, a newcomer with a charmingly fresh perspective, who intervenes in the situation with a mix of humor and courage. The scene sets an engaging backdrop for their friendship as they travel together to Grafton School, where Monty hopes to find his place and integrate into a new and challenging environment. This opening establishes the dynamic relationships and the spirited yet competitive atmosphere that will unfold as the story progresses. (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 |
Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
New England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Football stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71181 |
| Release Date |
Jul 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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