Frank Armstrong at Queens

"Frank Armstrong at Queens" by Matthew M. Colton is a coming-of-age story set in the early 1900s that explores the life of Frank Armstrong, a young teenager starting at Queen's School, where he hopes to succeed while facing common struggles of youth. Upon his arrival, Frank immediately squares off with a bully named Chip Dixon, marking the start of his trials at the school, as Mr. Parks, an assistant master, and his new friends, Jimmy and "Wee Willie", guide him through Queen's rivalries and challenges. From football to swimming, Frank's journey is filled with athletic competition, where he finds camaraderie, contends with bullies, and comes to understand himself better through friendship and rivalry. He navigates the complexities of adolescence and the high-spirited atmosphere of Queen's where he is determined to make his mark.