The Varmint

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Owen, 1878-1952

Contributor:

Gruger, Frederic Rodrigo, 1871-1953

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Varmint" by Owen Johnson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Dink Stover, who arrives at a prestigious school called Lawrenceville, where he finds himself navigating the challenges of fitting in and facing the expectations of his new environment. The opening of the novel introduces Dink Stover as he arrives at the Trenton station, armed with stolen signs and a chaotic spirit typical of his youthful bravado. As he makes his way to Lawrenceville, he engages in witty banter with his fellow travelers, showcasing his cheeky personality. Upon arrival at the school, he encounters a group of students who mock his appearance and his past, leading to an immediate sense of trepidation for Dink as he grapples with the new social dynamics. The stage is set for Stover's journey as he aspires not only to gain acceptance from his peers but also to transform his mischievous energy into something that will earn him respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Roberta Staehlin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-05-01