Talbot Baines Reed
Talbot Baines Reed was an English writer of boys' fiction who established a genre of school stories that endured into the mid-20th century. Among his best-known work is The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's. He was a regular and prolific contributor to The Boy's Own Paper (B.O.P.), in which most of his fiction first appeared. Through his family's business, Reed became a prominent typefounder, and wrote a standard work on the subject: History of the Old English Letter Foundries.
Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess
** Amidst the pomp of Elizabethan London, a young apprentice's life explodes into daring adventures of chivalry and loyalty when he defends a maiden and encounters an unfolding mystery.
By Talbot Baines Reed
A History of the Old English Letter Foundries with Notes, Historical and Bibliographical, on the Rise and Progress of English Typography.
Travel back in time to discover how letters were created in old England, revealing a forgotten world of printing.
By Talbot Baines Reed
A Dog with a Bad Name
Wrongly accused of a terrible accident, a young boy must overcome his damaged reputation, poverty, and betrayal to find redemption in a world that has turned against him.
By Talbot Baines Reed
The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's: A School Story
A naive boy enters a boarding school and confronts bullies while seeking friendship.
By Talbot Baines Reed
Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life
A privileged young man's life crumbles after his father's death, forcing him and his brother to navigate poverty and find their place in a challenging new world.
By Talbot Baines Reed
Roger Ingleton, Minor
Amidst grief and familial mysteries, a young man discovers a hidden letter that could change everything about his identity and family's history.
By Talbot Baines Reed
The Master of the Shell
Watch as a young schoolmaster steps into a world of challenges, rivalries, and personal connections as he tries to make his mark.
By Talbot Baines Reed
Parkhurst Boys, and Other Stories of School Life
Experience the highs and lows of boarding school life as students navigate friendships, rivalries, and the thrill of competition on and off the playing field.
By Talbot Baines Reed
Tom, Dick and Harry
In a lively school, secrets and suspicion run wild when a mysterious gunshot sparks a wild goose chase for a presumed missing student.
By Talbot Baines Reed
My Friend Smith: A Story of School and City Life
A troubled boy finds an unexpected friend in a rigid school, discovering loyalty and resilience against the odds.
By Talbot Baines Reed
The Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch
A timepiece recounts its thrilling journey through the hands of numerous owners, including a young boy, facing trials and finding friendship.
By Talbot Baines Reed
Boycotted, and Other Stories
In a school filled with secrets, a boy faces unexpected isolation when his friend is expelled, forcing him to confront misunderstandings and rediscover the true meaning of friendship.
By Talbot Baines Reed
Kilgorman: A Story of Ireland in 1798
** In a storm-ridden Ireland, twin brothers face challenges that will test their brotherhood and uncover the secrets of their family's mysterious past.
By Talbot Baines Reed
The Willoughby Captains
In a 19th-century school brimming with competition and camaraderie, the rivalry between houses intensifies, revealing a plot of sabotage that challenges friendships and unearths hidden truths amidst the thrilling boat race.
By Talbot Baines Reed
The Cock-House at Fellsgarth
In a bustling boarding school, two new students must face unexpected challenges and navigate the complexities of friendship and rivalry to find their place.
By Talbot Baines Reed
Follow My Leader: The Boys of Templeton
Three young friends face their fears and test the bounds of friendship as they head off to a new school and face a life-changing exam.
By Talbot Baines Reed