In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant. by Oliver Optic
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| Author | Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897 |
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| Title | In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Richard Grant, a young boy from a wealthy family who finds himself frequently in trouble due to a penchant for mischief and adventure. The book explores his journey of personal growth as he navigates the consequences of his reckless actions and the moral lessons he learns from them. The opening of the story introduces Richard and his friend Sandy Brimblecom as they embark on a daring escapade, breaking into a garden to steal watermelons. Their adventure quickly spirals into chaos when they are caught by the irate owner, "Old Batterbones." The narrative sets the stage for Richard's character—impulsive, adventurous, yet morally conflicted—as he grapples with the consequences of his actions in what is already a series of reckless scrapes. This portion effectively foreshadows Richard's deeper struggles with his character and the need for redemption that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
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| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24698 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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