The Brother of a Hero

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944

Contributor:

Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Brother of a Hero" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story primarily revolves around Rodney Merrill, a fifteen-year-old boy who arrives at Maple Hill Academy, following in the footsteps of his brother, Ginger Merrill, a celebrated football player. As Rodney navigates his new environment, he experiences a mix of excitement, self-doubt, and the pressures of living up to his brother's legacy, all while dealing with the dynamics of school life and the friendships he makes. The opening of the book introduces Rodney as he arrives in the quaint town of Greenridge, filled with trees and nestled along the Hudson River. Despite his initial sense of independence and curiosity, he quickly encounters the challenges of fitting in at his new school, highlighted by a humorous exchange with local boys and the intriguing twins, Martha and Mary Binner. As Rodney settles into his new life, we see his lighthearted nature, but also an undercurrent of tension related to his brother's reputation and expectations surrounding football. This opening effectively sets the stage for a coming-of-age tale where themes of identity, friendship, and personal growth are likely to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-09-26