Kingsford, Quarter (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ralph Henry Barbour

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332148387 ISBN 13: 9781332148387

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A small-town boy enters a bustling New York prep school, where dorm life, pranks, and a budding football season collide.

This debuting journey blends humor, hardship, and teamwork as new friends help him find his place.

In Kingsford, Quarter, Evan arrives at Riverport Academy with a heavy suitcase and an even heavier load of nerves. He meets his new roommate, makes uneasy steps toward fitting in, and quickly learns that the hallways hold both laughter and trouble. A quick act of mischief spirals into a bonding moment with Rob, a lanky, loyal classmate who becomes a guide through the school’s social maze. The year unfolds with drills, injuries, and the steady grind of preparation for the big games.

The story centers on camaraderie, resilience, and the everyday drama of school sports. It follows the boys as they train, argue, cheer, and try to live up to the weight of school pride—without losing sight of friends who have their backs when it counts.

• New friendships formed in a crowded dorm hall and the quick shifts of weekday routines.
• Early football practices, strategy talk, and the small victories that build team morale.
• A behind-the-scenes look at school spirit meetings, fundraising, and the push to support a team.
• Character moments that reveal loyalty, humor, and the push to prove oneself in a competitive environment.

Ideal for readers drawn to classic school-day stories, sports camaraderie, and coming‑of‑age moments set against a busy dormitory life.

Kingsford, Quarter

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332148387
• ISBN 13: 9781332148387
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 340