"Quarter-Back Bates" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a coming-of-age story that follows Richard "Dick" Bates as he leaves his familiar life for Parkinson School, where he hopes to excel both academically and on the football field. Surrounded by friends and family at the train station, Dick anticipates the challenges of fitting into a new school while balancing his ambition with his grounded nature. The narrative introduces a cast of characters, including his roommate Gard and the peculiar Washington P. Quiggle, who shape his experiences in this unfamiliar setting. Dick's journey is marked by his navigation of social dynamics at Parkinson and the pursuit of his football dreams, setting the scene for tests of friendships and rivalries within a competitive environment.
Quarter-Back Bates
By Ralph Henry Barbour
A talented young football player leaves home, ready to face challenges on and off the field as he enters a competitive new school and discovers the true meaning of teamwork and friendship.
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About the AuthorRalph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.
Ralph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.
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