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A farewell at a farm near Wilton church introduces Harry Campbell, whose father must return to sea while his mother is seriously ill. F. E. Weatherly places family anxiety beside the routines of an English grammar school, where Harry faces a different kind of distress. His grief follows him into a dormitory ruled by the demands and rivalries of other boys.
When Harry is pressed to tell a bedtime story, Egerton turns the request into a taunt about his honesty. The exchange reveals how quickly wounded pride and group pressure can become bullying, and how resentment takes hold in a lonely child. Written for young readers, this school tale gives close attention to loyalty, reputation and the wish for revenge. Its interest today lies in the connection between private sorrow and the struggle to stand up to classmates.
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Book facts
- Author
- F. E. Weatherly
- Reading time
- About 100 minutes
- Pages
- 65
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online