The School Friends; Or, Nothing New, published in 1873 by William Henry Giles Kingston, is a juvenile fiction novel that follows the contrasting lives of two schoolmates, Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman, at Elmerston Grammar-School. The story delves into themes of friendship, personal integrity, and the impact of peer pressure, as Lance's dedication to his studies and family conflicts with Emery's pursuit of social acceptance. The narrative also features a subplot involving Madelene Hayward, an orphan, highlighting loyalty and sacrifice. Kingston's work reflects the moral dilemmas faced by youth in the mid-19th century.
