Just Boy is a novel written by Paul Clarendon West and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young boy named Jack, who is growing up in a small town in England at the turn of the 20th century. Jack is an orphan, and he lives with his aunt and uncle, who are not particularly fond of him. Despite their neglect, Jack is a resilient and curious child who is determined to make the most of his life.As Jack grows up, he faces a number of challenges and obstacles. He struggles to fit in at school, where he is often ...
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Just Boy is a novel written by Paul Clarendon West and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young boy named Jack, who is growing up in a small town in England at the turn of the 20th century. Jack is an orphan, and he lives with his aunt and uncle, who are not particularly fond of him. Despite their neglect, Jack is a resilient and curious child who is determined to make the most of his life.As Jack grows up, he faces a number of challenges and obstacles. He struggles to fit in at school, where he is often bullied by his classmates. He also has a difficult relationship with his aunt and uncle, who are more interested in their own lives than in caring for him. Despite these challenges, Jack remains optimistic and determined to succeed.Throughout the novel, Jack's character is shaped by the people he meets and the experiences he has. He befriends a kind-hearted teacher who encourages him to pursue his dreams, and he falls in love with a young girl who inspires him to be a better person. As he grows older, Jack becomes more independent and self-reliant, and he eventually leaves his small town to seek his fortune in the wider world.Just Boy is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of resilience, perseverance, and the power of friendship. It is a poignant and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into life in England at the beginning of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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