"The Grammar School Boys of Gridley; or, Dick & Co. Start Things Moving" by H. Irving Hancock is a story set in a grammar school, where Dick Prescott and his friends experience spirited adventures and confront significant challenges. The novel introduces Dick, a high-spirited student who finds himself in trouble for whispering in class, facing a tough situation when the principal, Old Dut, asks him to tell a funny story to his classmates. While camaraderie blossoms among Dick and his friends, the shadow of trouble emerges with Abner Dexter's reckless behavior and hints of domestic abuse toward his wife. These elements set the stage for a captivating exploration of childhood, friendship, and moral choices as Dick and his companions tackle issues of bravery and justice within their community.
The Grammar School Boys of Gridley; or, Dick & Co. Start Things Moving
By H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
In a lively grammar school, a group of friends confronts challenges both in the classroom and in their community as they try to navigate right and wrong.
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About the AuthorHarrie Irving Hancock was an American chemist and writer, mainly remembered as an author of children's literature and juveniles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and as having written a fictional depiction of a German invasion of the United States.
Harrie Irving Hancock was an American chemist and writer, mainly remembered as an author of children's literature and juveniles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and as having written a fictional depiction of a German invasion of the United States.
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