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"The Purple Pennant" was written by Ralph Henry Barbour. Pioneering American novelist known for popular sports fiction for boys.

The Purple Pennant

Name: The Purple Pennant
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

Ralph Henry Barbour

The Purple Pennant, written by Ralph Henry Barbour in 1916, follows the adventures of two high school boys, Fudge Shaw and Perry Hull, as they navigate their athletic careers in track and field. The novel highlights their friendship, characterized by Fudge's creativity and Perry's practicality, as they prepare for various competitions. This juvenile fiction work captures the spirit of youthful ambition and camaraderie in early 20th-century America.