Tom Fairfield's Pluck and Luck; Or, Working to Clear His Name

"Tom Fairfield's Pluck and Luck; Or, Working to Clear His Name" by Allen Chapman is an early 20th-century book about a young man named Tom Fairfield who comes back to school after summer break, excited to see his friends but also nervous to confront returning rivals. The story kicks off with Tom meeting up with his buddies Morse, Bert, and Jack, reminiscing about good times, but the mood quickly changes when they learn that the bullies Sam Heller and Nick Johnson are back; this news sets the stage for a year full of challenging those that have wronged him and his friends, while also handling the pressures of school. Tom's tale promises a mix of sports action, school drama, and the challenges of dealing with friends and enemies.