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100 1 _aMartineau, Harriet,
_d1802-1876
245 1 4 _aThe Crofton Boys
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-31
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Crofton Boys" by Harriet Martineau is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Hugh Proctor as he transitions from the comfort of his home in London to the rigors of boarding school at Crofton. Throughout his experience, Hugh faces the challenges of growing up, such as bullying and academic struggles, against the backdrop of his desire to fit in and prove himself among his peers. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Hugh's home life and his family's dynamics, highlighting his relationships with his siblings and the context of his impending departure to school. Hugh grapples with anxiety about his performance at Crofton and a longing for his mother's support. As he navigates his new environment, he encounters various characters, including his brother Philip, who is already a student at Crofton, and other boys who will shape his experiences at the school. This early portion sets the stage for Hugh's personal growth and the trials he will face in adapting to school life as he learns about friendship, resilience, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBoys -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSchool children -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aKronheim, Joseph Martin,
_d1810-1896
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23265
999 _c64317
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