David Blaize by E. F. Benson

"David Blaize" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. This humorous coming-of-age story revolves around the life of David Blaize, a young boy at Helmsworth Preparatory School, where he navigates the trials and tribulations of school life, friendships, and conflicts with authority. The narrative captures the essence of childhood with its vivid characters and relatable experiences. The opening of the novel introduces readers to David in a rather unique classroom setting — a museum filled with curiosities — while he struggles to write a letter home to his father. Amid distractions, we learn about his relationships with his classmates and the teachers, especially Mr. Dutton and the formidable Headmaster. David's playful characterization is evidenced in his mischievous nature, whether he's engaged in antics involving inky darts or contemplating the lives of prehistoric creatures. As tensions build around school rules and expectations, the stage is set for an exploration of friendship, discipline, and the humorous chaos that often accompanies youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940
Title David Blaize
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blaize
Credits E-text prepared by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer, and the Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Boys -- Fiction
Subject Boarding schools -- England -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 48315
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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