Nid and Nod by Ralph Henry Barbour

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Author Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944
Illustrator Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932
Title Nid and Nod
Original Publication New York: The Century Co., 1923.
Series Title Turner Twins #2.
Note Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Nid and Nod" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around twin brothers, Nid and Nod Turner, and their adventures at a boarding school, particularly with their overweight friend Kewpie Proudtree. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggles of fitting in, especially in a school environment where sports play a significant role. At the start of "Nid and Nod," readers are introduced to the lively atmosphere of the local soda shop where Kewpie engages in humorous banter with Polly, the shopkeeper's daughter, about his eating habits and his aspirations in sports. The chapter sets the tone for the friendships between Kewpie, Nid, and their friends as they navigate the challenges of adolescence together. Kewpie, feeling a need to prove himself, expresses a desire to join the baseball team, prompting Nid to consider how they might help him achieve this goal. Thus, the opening scene forms the foundation for both individual and collective struggles, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Baseball -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Teenagers -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 71633
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 15, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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