02432cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500210014826400510016930000470022033600260026733700260029333800360031950000310035550802280038652013300061453400450194465300290198965300400201885600430205899900170210122410UtSlPG20260610133521.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aMartineau, Harriet,d1802-187614aThe Crofton Boys 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-26  aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Mary Meehan and the
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(This file was made using scans of public domain works in
the International Children's Digital Library.)  a"The Crofton Boys" by Harriet Martineau is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows a young boy named Hugh Proctor as he navigates his first experiences at a new school—Crofton—where he hopes to find adventure and acceptance among his peers, particularly with his older brother Phil. The early chapters focus on Hugh's home life, setting up his anticipation and anxiety about leaving for school, as well as his interactions with his family, which demonstrate both familial affection and the challenges he faces as the youngest child.  The opening of the book introduces us to the Proctor family in London, emphasizing their close-knit home and highlighting young Hugh's longing for adventure and his struggles with learning at home. As the narrative unfolds, Hugh grapples with his feelings about school, dealing with difficulties in adapting to a new environment and the emotions that come from being away from his family. His excitement is tempered with challenges, such as fitting in with the other boys and learning the nuances of school life. This beginning establishes a strong backdrop for themes of childhood, family, and the transition from home to school, offering readers a glimpse into both Hugh's internal conflicts and broader social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBoys -- Juvenile fiction  aSchool children -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22410  c63548d63548