Owen Johnson
Owen McMahon Johnson was an American writer best remembered for his stories and novels cataloguing the educational and personal growth of the fictional character Dink Stover. The "Lawrenceville Stories", set in the well-known prep school, invite comparison with Kipling's Stalky & Co. A 1950 film, The Happy Years, and a 1987 PBS mini-series, The Lawrenceville Stories, were based on them.
The Eternal Boy: Being the Story of the Prodigious Hickey
In a world of schoolboy antics and strict rules, witness the uproarious adventures of a young rebel as he navigates friendships, authority, and the unyielding spirit of youth.
By Owen Johnson
Max Fargus
In a bustling 19th-century New York, a perplexing report of death plunges a woman into uncertainty and threatens to reveal a tangled scheme of hidden desires and ambition.
By Owen Johnson
The Woman Gives: A Story of Regeneration
In the heart of a bustling city, discover how a lonely man's chance encounters transform his isolation into the promise of connection and belonging.
By Owen Johnson
The Wasted Generation
In a world torn apart by war, an American soldier searches for identity and meaning amidst the chaos, wrestling with love, loss, and the very essence of his being.
By Owen Johnson
The Salamander
In a city brimming with opportunity and challenges, a spirited young woman chases her dreams while defying the constraints of a changing society.
By Owen Johnson
The Varmint
In a new school full of challenges, a young prankster tries to tame his wild side and earn the respect of his peers.
By Owen Johnson
Murder in Any Degree
In a world where passion collides with creation, artists grapple with love's power to either ignite inspiration or destroy everything they hold dear.
By Owen Johnson
Skippy Bedelle His Sentimental Progress From the Urchin to the Complete Man of the World
A young boy's evolving views on girls and inventive spirit lead him on a comical path from childhood to becoming a sophisticated man.
By Owen Johnson
In the Name of Liberty: A Story of the Terror
A young man arrives in revolutionary Paris, ready for adventure, but soon faces the harsh truth of a country turned upside down.
By Owen Johnson
The Sixty-First Second
In a glittering world of high stakes, a missing ruby ignites a desperate race against time, threatening to expose hidden betrayals among New York's elite.
By Owen Johnson
Stover at Yale
A confident freshman arrives at a prestigious university only to face unexpected challenges as he navigates social hierarchies, sports pressures, and the quest for true belonging.
By Owen Johnson
Making Money
In a world driven by wealth and ambition, a young college grad steps into the high-stakes game of Wall Street, where he must face challenges of money and status.
By Owen Johnson