TY - BOOK AU - Kingston,William Henry Giles TI - Ernest Bracebridge: School Days AV - PZ PY - 2007/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Schools -- Fiction KW - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Sports -- Juvenile fiction KW - Friendship -- Juvenile fiction KW - Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction KW - Students -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2007-05-15; Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Ernest Bracebridge: School Days" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the titular character, Ernest Bracebridge, as he navigates the adventures and challenges of attending a Victorian school. Throughout the narrative, readers are introduced to a mix of personalities, including the heroic Ernest, his schoolmates, and the master of their school, Dr. Carr, who symbolizes a blend of authority and kindness. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Ernest's first experiences at Grafton Hall, where he is welcomed on a half-holiday celebrating the achievements of an older student, Henry Martin. As the boys rush to the playground, the scene captures the joyful spirit of childhood, showcasing various athletic activities in a well-equipped environment. Notably, the protagonist is quickly embroiled in the social dynamics of the school, encountering bullies like Richard Blackall while making new friends such as John Buttar. Through athletic feats and initial challenges, Ernest begins to carve out a space for himself, setting the foundation for his character development as he faces the trials of school life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21452 ER -