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The Varmint

The Varmint

The Varmint

Owen Johnson

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Historia
ISBN:
9781479414239
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At Lawrenceville School, mischievous young Dink Stover earns the nickname 'The Varmint' for his rebellious antics and knack for stirring up trouble. As he navigates the strict expectations of prep school life, he slowly transforms from an unruly prankster into a leader among his peers. But will his newfound sense of responsibility be enough to redefine his reputation and secure his place in the school’s storied traditions?Owen McMahon Johnson (1878-1952) was an American writer best remembered for The 'Lawrenceville Stories' -- The Prodigious Hickey, The Tennessee Shad, The Varmint, Skippy Bedelle, and The Hummingbird -- set in the well-known Lawrenceville prep school.

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