Danforth Plays the Game: Stories for Boys Little and Big by Ralph Henry Barbour
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| Author | Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 |
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| Illustrator | Coughlin, John A. (John Albert), 1885-1943 |
| Title | Danforth Plays the Game: Stories for Boys Little and Big |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Danforth plays the game -- "Black-on-blue" -- Jonesie uses his influence -- The magic football -- Sportsmen all -- The embassy to Mearsville -- Jonesie and the All-Stars. |
| Credits | Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Summary | "Danforth Plays the Game: Stories for Boys Little and Big" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a collection of stories likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers on Harry Danforth, a new student at Barnstead Academy, who faces the challenges of fitting in and proving himself on the football field. The themes focus on sportsmanship, perseverance, and the trials of adolescence, appealing to young readers interested in adventure and athletics. The opening of "Danforth Plays the Game" introduces Harry as he arrives at football practice, where he faces teasing from older boys about his appearance and inexperience. Despite feeling embarrassed and out of place, Harry is eager to prove himself and hopes to earn a position on the school's football team. The narrative highlights his transition from being a novice on Squad Z to gaining confidence and recognition in more advanced squads, suggesting an overarching journey of growth and resilience. As Harry navigates friendships, rivalries, and the pressure of competition, readers are likely to find relatable moments that resonate with their own experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sports stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64150 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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