Play the Game! by Ruth Comfort Mitchell
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"Play the Game!" by Ruth Comfort Mitchell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Honor Carmody, an exuberant young girl with a preference for the company of boys over girls, as her family decides her educational path. Honor's struggle is set against her vibrant relationships, particularly with her stepfather Stephen and her childhood friend Jimsy King, who grapples with the legacy of his family's troubled history.
At the start of the book, we are introduced to Honor's world as she expresses her reluctance to attend an all-girls school, showcasing her close bond with boys, especially Jimsy. The narrative presents a lively family dynamic, especially through the interactions between Honor, her mother Mildred, and her playful stepfather Stephen. As Jimsy prepares for high school football and balances the expectations laid upon him due to his family's reputation, Honor steps into the role of a supportive friend, determined to help him succeed academically. This rich opening sets the stage for questions of identity, friendship, and the significance of one's background, giving readers a captivating glimpse into the lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mitchell, Ruth Comfort, 1882-1954 |
|---|---|
| Title | Play the Game! |
| Credits |
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21625 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21625-6 |
| Release Date | May 27, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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