The Silver Medal is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge and first published in 1881. The story is set in a small New England town and revolves around the character of Harry Vandyne, a young boy who dreams of winning the silver medal at his school's spelling bee. However, Harry struggles with spelling and is often teased by his classmates. As the spelling bee approaches, Harry is determined to improve his skills and win the coveted medal. With...