Burr Junior by George Manville Fenn
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"Burr Junior" by George Manville Fenn is a novel set in a boys' boarding school, likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Frank Burr, a new student who faces the challenges of school life, including friendship, bullying, and the secrets of nature. The early chapters introduce various characters, such as his friendly companion Mercer, along with a gang of bullies, establishing a tense atmosphere laden with youthful rivalry
and adventure. At the start of "Burr Junior," we meet Frank Burr on his first day at Dr. Browne's boarding school, where he is introduced to a classroom filled with energetic boys. He quickly befriends Mercer, an insightful boy with a passion for natural history, who is experiencing his own struggles at school. The opening scenes depict the boys' interactions, showcasing the humorous and sometimes harsh dynamics among students, while also foreshadowing the exciting escapades that await them in the great outdoors. As Frank becomes accustomed to his new environment, he navigates both the camaraderie of school life and the perils presented by bullies, setting the stage for further adventures and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Earnshaw, H. C. (Harold C.), 1886-1937 |
| Title | Burr Junior |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Bullying -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21294 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21294-4 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 666 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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