John Cecil Stagg (3 results)

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a classic school story which follows the fortunes of Frank Egerton as he enters boarding school. Frank arrives at the illustrious Lexicon College and finds himself thrown into a society of boys who are from very different backgrounds to himself. He soon forms friendships, and rivalries. When he is challenged to a fight by the school bully, Frankâs own strength of character, both physical and moral, is tested in a fight that has been eagerly anticipated by all the boys. But there is more to the school than meets the eye. An encounter with a troubled young boy leads Frank to uncover a web of secrecy and intrigue at the very heart of the establishment. A secret pact between the young boy and a notorious lowlife, places not only the boy, but the entire lexicon community in grave danger. Frank will need to gather the courage of his convictions, and combine with his new friends, to prevent a nefarious plan which threatens the reputation of the school, the safety of the boys, and ultimately the school itself. This book is a gripping adventure story which will appeal to any reader and illustrates the virtues of friendship, courage, and fighting for what is right. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.