A Quarter-Back's Pluck: A Story of College Football by Lester Chadwick

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Author Chadwick, Lester, 1873-1962
Title A Quarter-Back's Pluck: A Story of College Football
Note Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "A Quarter-Back's Pluck: A Story of College Football" by Lester Chadwick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around college life, primarily focusing on the friendship and adventures of three boys—Phil Clinton, Tom Parsons, and Sidney Henderson—as they navigate their experiences as sophomores at Randall College while juggling academics and sports, particularly football. The narrative introduces a camaraderie among the characters while hinting at rivalries, particularly with Fred Langridge, which sets the stage for conflicts in both sports and personal relationships. The opening of the novel establishes a lively atmosphere as Phil, Tom, and Sid are in the midst of moving into their new dormitory room. Amidst the chaos of packing and transporting their mismatched furniture, their playful banter reveals their personalities and how they support each other. While moving an old sofa proves challenging and amusing, their camaraderie is abruptly interrupted by talk of Phil's potential role on the football team and hints at complications involving his mother’s health. This sets up the conflict that will drive much of the plot—a challenge to Phil's aspirations following his shoulder injury during practice. The light-hearted tone fades into seriousness as Phil's character is tested by the potential loss of both his dream of playing and his mother's health, giving readers an insight into the stakes of college life and sports. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject College sports -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Football players -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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