Left End Edwards

"Left End Edwards" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a story set in the early 1900s, about two young friends, Steve Edwards and Tom Hall, as they begin their life at Brimfield Academy, a well-known boarding school; it is a story about friendship and growing up while facing new challenges in a new school, especially in school sports. The book opens with the eager Steve, whose excitement about boarding school clashes with his father’s more serious views. As they explore their new surroundings, readers witness their bond and excitement by observing their interactions and discussions. A funny mix-up involving switched suitcases and mistaken identities adds mystery, preparing the scene for the boys' developing stories. This introduction prepares readers for their personal journey into school and sports, highlighting the happiness and stress that come with being a teenager and having friends.