David Ives : $b A Story of St. Timothy's

"David Ives: A Story of St. Timothy's" by Arthur Stanwood Pier is a coming-of-age story that follows young David Ives as he leaves his loving family and familiar home for the first time to attend the esteemed St. Timothy's boarding school. The story opens in David's quiet suburban home, introducing readers to his close-knit family, including his nurturing mother and his father, who envisions a promising future for David as a surgeon; as the day for David's departure approaches, a mix of emotions fills the household, highlighting both the excitement of new opportunities and the sadness of separation. The story follows the protagonist as he deals with the weight of expectations, hinting at his imminent growth as he enters this pivotal phase of life, capturing the blend of hope and apprehension that comes as he stands on the brink of adolescence.