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Boys of the Central: A High-School Story

by I. T. Thurston

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateChildren's19 chapters
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Length
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About this book

In a tense high school classroom, a timid boy struggles with algebra and faces bullying from a ruthless classmate, while a loyal friend stands up for him, sparking a fierce conflict that tests courage and friendship.

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Contents

19 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CHAPTER II. HAMLIN SPEAKS HIS MIND.
03CHAPTER III. SECTION D TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
04CHAPTER IV. A BLOW FOR CLARK.
05CHAPTER V. HAMLIN RETURNS.
06CHAPTER VI. UNPLEASANT FOR CRAWFORD AND HENDERSON.
07CHAPTER VII. VERY NEARLY AN ACCIDENT.
08CHAPTER VIII. THE COMPETITIVE DRILL.
09CHAPTER IX. FREEMAN MAKES A DECISION.
10CHAPTER X. A PUBLIC APOLOGY.
11CHAPTER XI. NEW PUPILS IN SECTION D.
12CHAPTER XII. WHO SHALL BE CAPTAIN OF COMPANY C?

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