The Varmint by Owen Johnson
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"The Varmint" by Owen Johnson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Dink Stover, who arrives at a prestigious school called Lawrenceville, where he finds himself navigating the challenges of fitting in and facing the expectations of his new environment. The opening of the novel introduces Dink Stover as he arrives at the Trenton station, armed with stolen signs and a chaotic
spirit typical of his youthful bravado. As he makes his way to Lawrenceville, he engages in witty banter with his fellow travelers, showcasing his cheeky personality. Upon arrival at the school, he encounters a group of students who mock his appearance and his past, leading to an immediate sense of trepidation for Dink as he grapples with the new social dynamics. The stage is set for Stover's journey as he aspires not only to gain acceptance from his peers but also to transform his mischievous energy into something that will earn him respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Johnson, Owen, 1878-1952 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gruger, Frederic Rodrigo, 1871-1953 |
| Title | The Varmint |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Roberta Staehlin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Schools -- Fiction |
| Subject | Lawrenceville School -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25272 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 10418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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