"Some Persons Unknown" by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung is a story set in the late 1800s that follows the Harwood family, with a spotlight on young Kenyon, a spirited boy, and how his life changes when he meets his favorite cricket player, C. J. Forrester; Kenyon, who's about eleven, has a big love for cricket and a wild side, partly because he misses his mom, and his older sister, Ethel, is always looking out for him; when Forrester comes to visit, it's a huge deal for Kenyon and his dad, Mr. Harwood, who has a hard time really connecting with his kids, and as the story unfolds, it looks at Kenyon's strong spirit, his health problems, and how he dreams big.
Some Persons Unknown
By E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
A young boy's world is turned upside down when his cricketing idol arrives, forcing his family to confront their past and discover new connections.
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About the AuthorErnest William Hornung was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung was educated at Uppingham School; as a result of poor health he left the school in December 1883 to travel to Sydney, where he stayed for two years. He drew on his Australian experiences as a background when he began writing, initially short stories and later novels.
Ernest William Hornung was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung was educated at Uppingham School; as a result of poor health he left the school in December 1883 to travel to Sydney, where he stayed for two years. He drew on his Australian experiences as a background when he began writing, initially short stories and later novels.
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