The Putnam Hall Rebellion; or, The Rival Runaways

"The Putnam Hall Rebellion; or, The Rival Runaways" by Edward Stratemeyer is a story about young cadets navigating the rigid world of a military academy, focusing on friendship, rivalry, and standing up for what's right; Jack Ruddy and Pepper Ditmore are at the heart of this adventure, experiencing excitement and anxiety as they prepare for target practice. The story highlights the cadets' brewing rebellion against an overbearing teacher, a narrative that centers on key elements of friendship, rivalry, and challenges against authority in a setting ripe with playful battles against rivals and strategic adventures among the youthful protagonists. Early tensions with a bully and his friends also suggests conflict is on the horizon for the main characters.