The Hero of Garside School

By J. Harwood Panting

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a late 19th-century school, a young boy grapples with the legacy of his lost father, a mysterious message, and a dangerous foreign spy, testing his courage and loyalty.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Fiction

Released

2008-08-22

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Summary

"The Hero of Garside School" by J. Harwood Panting is a story set in the late 1800s, about a young man named Paul Percival and his experiences at Garside School, dealing with themes of courage and friendship as he matures. Paul reflects on his father, a naval captain lost at sea, while dealing with struggles with his mother. As he is on his way back to Garside School, he receives a mysterious message which leads to danger. He becomes involved in a conflict with a foreign spy that is linked to his father's past. He must decide how to honor his father's legacy while developing strong friendships along the way.