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Jack of Both Sides: The Story of a School War

Florence Coombe

Jack of Both Sides: The Story of a School War

Jack of Both Sides: The Story of a School War

Florence Coombe

Children & Young Adult Reading, Humour, Novels

Jack of Both Sides: The Story of a School War is a children's novel by Florence Coombe, published in 1900. It follows Jack Brady, a new day pupil at Brincliffe School, as he navigates the rivalry between day boys and boarders. The story humorously depicts the tensions that arise from this conflict, exploring themes of camaraderie, bullying, and the quest for acceptance. Coombe's work offers a lively portrayal of school life and the challenges of fitting in.

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A children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the experiences of Jack Brady, a boy nav...

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Florence Coombe was the author A Chum Worth Having (1897), Her Friend and Mine (1899), Boys of the Priory School (1900),...

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Florence Coombe

British author known for her insightful children's literature and school stories.

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