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Tom Playfair's great journey from troubled child to boy-hero continues

This classic Catholic series is one of the best childhood stories ever written. Perfect for teaching young boys about the virtues of charity, bravery, and honesty.

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Join Tom Playfair in meeting a new boy who has just arrived at St. Maure's, Percy Wynn. Percy has grown up in a family of 10 girls and only 1 boy--himself His manners are formal, he talks like a book, and he has never done anything remotely athletic. Yet he has brains,... Read Full Overview

In this volume, Tom Playfair meets a new boy just arriving at St. Maure's. Percy Wynn has grown up in a family of 10 girls and only 1 boy--himself His manners are formal, he talks like a book, and he has never played baseball or gone skating, boating, fishing, or even swimming... Read Full Overview

A heartwarming tale about the transformative power of a good education, as seen through the eyes of young Percy Wynn.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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Experience the timeless coming-of-age story of Percy Wynn, a young boy from humble beginnings who rises to meet the challenges of adolescence with courage and determination. This classic tale of perseverance and personal growth remains as relevant today as it was when it was... Read Full Overview

A heartwarming tale about the transformative power of a good education, as seen through the eyes of young Percy Wynn.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work... Read Full Overview

Experience the timeless coming-of-age story of Percy Wynn, a young boy from humble beginnings who rises to meet the challenges of adolescence with courage and determination. This classic tale of perseverance and personal growth remains as relevant today as it was when it was... Read Full Overview

Percy Wynn: Or Making A Boy Of Him is a novel written by Francis James Finn and published in 1893. The book tells the story of Percy Wynn, a young boy who is sent to a Catholic boarding school to be educated and raised properly. The story follows Percy's journey as he learns... Read Full Overview

Percy Wynn: Or Making A Boy Of Him is a novel written by Francis James Finn and published in 1893. The story revolves around Percy Wynn, a spoiled and selfish young boy who is sent to a Catholic boarding school to be reformed. The school is run by Father Doyle, who is determined... Read Full Overview

Percy Wynn: Or Making A Boy Of Him is a novel written by Francis James Finn and published in 1893. The story follows the life of Percy Wynn, a young boy who is spoiled and selfish. His parents are wealthy and have indulged him his whole life, but they realize that they have done... Read Full Overview

Percy Wynn: Or Making A Boy Of Him is a novel written by Francis James Finn in 1893. The story revolves around a young boy named Percy Wynn who is sent to a Catholic boarding school by his mother after his father's death. Percy is a spoiled and selfish child who has never had... Read Full Overview