"The Mysterious Tramp" by Vera C. Barclay is an early 20th-century children's story about three rambunctious boys named David, Bill, and Nipper who try to stir up trouble when they learn a strict governess, Miss Prince, is coming to live with them as they also deal with big changes in their lives. The story also involves an enigmatic tramp whose history seems connected to the boys and presents themes of adventure and friendship. The book starts by showing the boys' playful behavior and their resistance to authority, mostly focused on Miss Prince, who they attempt to trick and disobey. As the boys make plans against her, they meet a tramp, adding a deeper layer to the story. Fascinated, the boys grow increasingly inquisitive about the stranger, implying that his presence will spark vital story developments. As the boys cause trouble, the book builds to themes of growing up and the importance of friendships, foreshadowing adventures with both the governess and the mysterious man.
The mysterious tramp
By Vera C. (Vera Charlesworth) Barclay
Three rebellious boys find their mischievous world turned upside down by a stern governess and a puzzling drifter, hinting at a journey filled with unexpected alliances and self-discovery.
Summary
About the AuthorVera Charlesworth Barclay (1893–1989) co-founder of Cubs 1916, was an English pioneer of scouting and an author. She was an early exponent of female leadership in the Scout movement and played a leading role in the introduction of the Wolf Cub programme for younger boys, both in the United Kingdom and in France. Barclay wrote numerous children's stories and instructional Scouting handbooks, and in later life wrote about her Christian faith.
Vera Charlesworth Barclay (1893–1989) co-founder of Cubs 1916, was an English pioneer of scouting and an author. She was an early exponent of female leadership in the Scout movement and played a leading role in the introduction of the Wolf Cub programme for younger boys, both in the United Kingdom and in France. Barclay wrote numerous children's stories and instructional Scouting handbooks, and in later life wrote about her Christian faith.
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