02525cam a22003613u 4500 65819 UtSlPG 20260610134523.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16007498 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 The Purple Pennant Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-07-10 Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Purple Pennant" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two teenage boys, Fudge Shaw and Perry Hull, who navigate the ups and downs of their high school athletic careers while also engaging in various creative exploits. Their friendship is characterized by Fudge's imaginative ideas and Perry's more grounded nature, which leads them into numerous adventures as they prepare for track events and investigate neighborhood mysteries. The opening of the book introduces Fudge Shaw, who is immersed in writing a poem titled "Ode to Spring," while his friend Perry Hull visits him on a pleasant spring afternoon. Their conversation shifts from poetry to athletics as they discuss joining the track team, with Perry expressing interest in sprinting and Fudge contemplating various events like shot-putting. As they enjoy their day, the narrative hints at their playful banter and aspirations, setting the stage for their participation in high school sports and the challenges they will face. The scene captures the excitement of youth, the bond between friends, and the anticipation of spring, suggesting a blend of humor, adventure, and the trials of adolescence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified High school students -- Juvenile fiction Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction Track and field -- Juvenile fiction Running -- Juvenile fiction Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65819 106641 106641