Cupid of Campion

"Cupid of Campion" by Francis J. Finn is a lighthearted adventure story about a young boy named Clarence Esmond, who dreams of excitement and sets out to find his "Bright-eyed Goddess of Adventure." Meeting interesting characters, like the playful butcher's boy, Abe Thompson, and a band of gypsies, Clarence's journey kicks off with a funny chat with Abe beside a riverbank. But things soon go wrong when one of Abe's pranks leaves Clarence stuck in a boat, unable to paddle back. Alone and facing the river's challenges before being captured by gypsies, Clarence is thrown into a world of comic encounters in this coming-of-age story with a jolly tone.

Father Francis J. Finn, was an American Jesuit priest who has been called the "Catholic Horatio Alger". He wrote a series of 27 popular novels for young people, which contain likeable characters and adventure, and emphasize the important of prayer and keeping true to your faith values.