Tom Playfair; or Making a Start

Tom Playfair; or Making a Start, written by Francis J. Finn, S.J. and published in 1890, is a novel aimed at youth aged 9-12. The story follows 10-year-old Tom Playfair, who is sent to St. Maure's boarding school by his father to improve his behavior and prepare for his First Communion. The book is notable for its portrayal of Jesuit education and the challenges faced by young boys in a boarding school setting.