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Leslie Ross

Or, Fond of a Lark

by Charles Bruce

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A seaside childhood gives Leslie Ross plenty of chances to row, swim and help the fishermen near his home. His parents cherish his happiness, but they worry about his appetite for practical jokes. Moving the household clocks and frightening the servants seem amusing to Leslie, until a prank during a boat trip puts him and the old boatman Crusoe in danger. His father sees boarding school as a way to teach him greater care for others.

Charles Bruce's children's novel connects this lively opening with the life of boys at Ascot House. One pupil recalls the loneliness of spending the holidays at school, then describes protecting a little girl from an attacking dog. The contrast between thoughtless fun and useful courage gives the story its moral focus. Christian ideas of conduct, family affection and the influence of companions shape a book for readers interested in older school fiction and its lessons about responsibility.

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Reading time
About 90 minutes
Pages
41
Language
English
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