Frank Merriwell's Chums

"Frank Merriwell's Chums" by Burt L. Standish, is a story set in the late 1800s that explores the lives of Frank Merriwell and his buddies, Bartley Hodge, Hans Dunnerwust, and Barney Mulloy, at Fardale Military Academy. The book looks closely at friendship, tough choices about what's right and wrong, and the issues that young people face as they navigate school life. As the story begins, Frank and Bartley are set to be roommates, even though they have past issues, highlighting their very different personalities. The main issue comes from the temptations of gambling, with Frank fighting against his urges to play cards, setting the stage for a bigger battle with the darker side of gambling.