"WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR" by J.C. Snaith is the story of a curious boy named Achilles, who, despite a physical challenge, lives in a London bookshop with his father and has many conversations about the world. The book starts on a rainy night and introduces Achilles and his dad in their bookshop. They explore the concept of "drama," and Achilles wants to learn about real life. When Achilles decides to go to school, he struggles with fears about facing the outside world, but he grows as a person and learns how to interact with society. The beginning sets up Achilles' unique perspective on life and knowledge.
William Jordan, Junior
By J. C. (John Collis) Snaith
In a cozy bookshop during a rainy London night, a young boy with a blemish yearns to understand complex life so he pushes beyond his familiar world to venture into the unknown.
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About the AuthorJohn Collis Snaith was an English first-class cricketer active 1900 who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Nottingham; died in Hampstead. He was also a novelist, writing as J. C. Snaith, and played in the Authors Cricket Club alongside fellow authors A. A. Milne and P. G. Wodehouse among others.
John Collis Snaith was an English first-class cricketer active 1900 who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Nottingham; died in Hampstead. He was also a novelist, writing as J. C. Snaith, and played in the Authors Cricket Club alongside fellow authors A. A. Milne and P. G. Wodehouse among others.
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