A Son of the City
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Before dawn, John Fletcher slips out with a fishing pole and hidden sandwiches, hoping to reach the lake before his parents catch him. His friend Bill Silvey joins him for a race across railway tracks and park paths, where finding enough bait matters as much as the catch. Herman Gastrell Seely builds this children's novel around the small schemes, loyalties and frustrations of a boy's city life.
School, the Tigers group, holiday celebrations and baseball give the story its changing occasions. John also tries to earn pocket money by carrying travelers' bags from the station, provoking a rival who claims the spot as his own. His wish to appear brave before Louise clashes with his need for comfort after the fight. Readers interested in older stories of childhood will find close attention to neighborhood routines, youthful pride and the practical details of play.
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- Author
- Herman Gastrell Seely
- Pages
- 222
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
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