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Tom Fairfield's Schooldays; or, The Chums of Elmwood Hall: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Tom Fairfield's Schooldays; or, The Chums of Elmwood Hall: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Tom Fairfield's Schooldays; or, The Chums of Elmwood Hall is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chapman, Allen.

Catalogue synopsis

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"Tom Fairfield's Schooldays; or, The Chums of Elmwood Hall" by Allen Chapman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Tom Fairfield, a lively and adventurous youth, as he embarks on his new life at Elmwood Hall, a prestigious boarding school. The book captures the experiences, friendships, and challenges he faces, often contrasted with the troubles of his new acquaintances, particularly a senior named Bruce Bennington. The opening portion introduces Tom Fairfield just before he begins his journey to Elmwood Hall. It depicts his interactions with friends in his hometown and reveals his eagerness for a new adventure at boarding school. The tension begins as Tom learns about Bruce Bennington, who appears troubled, and hints at a deeper storyline connecting Tom's experiences with Bruce's issues at Elmwood. Tom’s excitement about starting a new academic chapter is mixed with the realities of school life, including the potential for conflict and camaraderie that he will encounter as he makes the transition from home to school life.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Tom Fairfield's Schooldays; or, The Chums of Elmwood Hall
  • Author credits: Chapman, Allen
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
  • Boys -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Novels

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