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Follow My Leader: The Boys of Templeton: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Follow My Leader: The Boys of Templeton: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Follow My Leader: The Boys of Templeton is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Reed, Talbot Baines (1852–1893).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Follow My Leader: The Boys of Templeton" by Talbot Baines Reed is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around three young boys, Richardson, Heathcote, and Coote, who are preparing for an important examination at Templeton School, a prestigious institution that will determine their future. As they navigate the pressures of adolescence and the threshold of a new chapter in their lives, the themes of friendship, bravery, and personal growth are explored. The opening of the book introduces the three boys on a cold spring morning as they embark on their crucial journey to Templeton School. Set against the whimsical backdrop of school life, they are filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety about the impending examination. Their interactions depict the innocence and camaraderie that often characterize childhood friendships. From fumbling with historical trivia to joking about their uncertain futures, the boys’ dialogue captures their youthful anxieties, setting the stage for an adventure filled with challenges and mischief as they strive to prove themselves in a new environment.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Follow My Leader: The Boys of Templeton
  • Author credits: Reed, Talbot Baines (1852–1893)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction
  • Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
  • Schools -- Fiction
  • Students -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: British Literature
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Novels
  • School Stories

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