The Jester of St. Timothy's

"The Jester of St. Timothy's" by Arthur Stanwood Pier is a story about a young, insecure teacher named Irving Upton who takes on a job at St. Timothy's School. He struggles to earn the respect of his students because of his age and timid nature. The book follows Irving as he tries to find his place among the students and faculty, and as he deals with a particularly troublesome student named Westby, who constantly challenges his authority and the limits of his patience. Set in a preparatory school in the early 20th century, it uses humor and touching moments to look closely into the worlds of growth, learning, and what it means to find your voice as a young adult.