The Black Star: A School Story for Boys

"The Black Star: A School Story for Boys" by Andrew H. Walpole is an exciting adventure story about schoolboys set in the early 1900s. The story follows Jack Symonds and his best friend, Billy Faraday, as they return to Deepwater College and get caught up in a puzzling mystery about a black star, a precious item associated with Billy's deceased father, who was a well-respected naturalist. The boys soon uncover a network of deception involving possible crooks and surprising friendships. Jack's excitement about going back to school and seeing his friends is quickly overshadowed when strange characters hint at a larger scheme linked to Billy's father and the Black Star. An adventurous cat and mouse game ensues between the boys and thief leading them on a series of action-packed escapades that test their friendship, faithfulness, and uncover hidden secrets within the walls of their college. The lively interactions and intriguing characters create the foundation for an exciting narrative packed with investigation and peril.