A Dog with a Bad Name

A Dog with a Bad Name is a late 19th-century juvenile fiction novel by Talbot Baines Reed. The story follows Jeffreys, a boy at Bolsover College who is unjustly blamed for a tragic incident, leading to his social isolation and struggles with acceptance among peers. As he navigates challenges such as poverty and encounters with abandoned children, the narrative explores themes of bullying, redemption, and courage, particularly in the context of school life and sports. The novel highlights the impact of reputation and the quest for friendship in a boarding school setting.