Dick Randall, the Young Athlete: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Dick Randall, the Young Athlete is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Clark, Ellery H. (Ellery Harding) (1874–1949).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Dick Randall, the Young Athlete" by Ellery H. Clark is a novel written in the early 20th century. This coming-of-age story follows Dick Randall, a young boy who starts his journey at Fenton Academy, where he grapples with homesickness and the challenges of adolescence. The narrative centers around his experience in athletics, developing friendships, and the dynamics of school life as he navigates his identity and aspirations. At the start of the book, we meet Dick Randall on the first day of term at Fenton Academy. Feeling out of place and homesick, he discovers the school is vibrant with athletic contests and camaraderie. A chance encounter with his cheerful classmate Harry Allen helps lift Dick’s spirits as they discuss their school's athletic programs, including the significance of the Pentathlon, which becomes a focal point of competition at the academy. As the opening unfolds, readers are introduced to key themes of sport, ambition, and friendship which set the stage for the challenges and rivalries that Dick will face in the school environment.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dick Randall, the Young Athlete
- Author credits: Clark, Ellery H. (Ellery Harding) (1874–1949)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Athletics -- Juvenile fiction
- Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Category: Sports/Hobbies
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