Nid and Nod by Ralph Henry Barbour
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About this eBook
| Author | Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 |
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| Illustrator | Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932 |
| Title | Nid and Nod |
| Original Publication | New York: The Century Co., 1923. |
| Series Title | Turner Twins #2. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Nid and Nod" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around twin brothers, Nid and Nod Turner, and their adventures at a boarding school, particularly with their overweight friend Kewpie Proudtree. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggles of fitting in, especially in a school environment where sports play a significant role. At the start of "Nid and Nod," readers are introduced to the lively atmosphere of the local soda shop where Kewpie engages in humorous banter with Polly, the shopkeeper's daughter, about his eating habits and his aspirations in sports. The chapter sets the tone for the friendships between Kewpie, Nid, and their friends as they navigate the challenges of adolescence together. Kewpie, feeling a need to prove himself, expresses a desire to join the baseball team, prompting Nid to consider how they might help him achieve this goal. Thus, the opening scene forms the foundation for both individual and collective struggles, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Baseball -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Teenagers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71633 |
| Release Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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