"Boycotted, and Other Stories" by Talbot Baines Reed is a collection of short stories that show the ups and downs of school life for boys, focusing on friendship, loyalty, and facing tough situations. One story features Smither, a boy dealing with the fallout from his friend Browne's expulsion from school, and how this affects his place among his classmates. He feels confused and alone as his friends start to avoid him, and he soon realizes he's being boycotted because they think he betrayed Browne somehow. The story captures the trials of being a teenager, exploring themes of staying true to yourself and navigating friendships. Ultimately, this book shares tales of camaraderie tested by adversity.
Boycotted, and Other Stories
By Talbot Baines Reed
In a school filled with secrets, a boy faces unexpected isolation when his friend is expelled, forcing him to confront misunderstandings and rediscover the true meaning of friendship.
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About the AuthorTalbot Baines Reed was an English writer of boys' fiction who established a genre of school stories that endured into the mid-20th century. Among his best-known work is The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's. He was a regular and prolific contributor to The Boy's Own Paper (B.O.P.), in which most of his fiction first appeared. Through his family's business, Reed became a prominent typefounder, and wrote a standard work on the subject: History of the Old English Letter Foundries.
Talbot Baines Reed was an English writer of boys' fiction who established a genre of school stories that endured into the mid-20th century. Among his best-known work is The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's. He was a regular and prolific contributor to The Boy's Own Paper (B.O.P.), in which most of his fiction first appeared. Through his family's business, Reed became a prominent typefounder, and wrote a standard work on the subject: History of the Old English Letter Foundries.
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