Length7h 23m
About this audiobook
The Purple Pennant is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour about a group of students at a fictional New England boarding school called Hillton. The story follows the lives of two main characters, Phil Clinton and Tom Percival, as they navigate the challenges of high school and strive to excel both academically and athletically. Phil is a talented football player who dreams of winning a championship for Hillton. However, he faces several obstacles, including a strained relationship with his father and a rival player who is determined to beat him on the field. Meanwhile, Tom is a hardworking student who struggles to balance his studies with his desire to join the football team. He also falls in love with a girl named Elaine, who is dating Phil. As the football season progresses, tensions rise between the two friends and their teammates. The story culminates in a thrilling championship game, in which Hillton faces off against their archrival, Broadwood. Along the way, the characters learn important lessons about teamwork, leadership, and the true meaning of success. "The Purple Pennant" is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. Barbour's writing is engaging and vivid, capturing the excitement and intensity of high school sports and the complex relationships that develop between students. The novel offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era and will appeal to readers who enjoy sports fiction and stories about the challenges of adolescence.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length7 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I FUDGE IS INTERRUPTED
2CHAPTER II THE TRY-OUT
3CHAPTER III THE SHADOW ON THE CURTAIN
4CHAPTER IV THE ODE TO SPRING
5CHAPTER V PERRY REMEMBERS
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6CHAPTER VI THE FALSE MUSTACHE
7CHAPTER VII FUDGE REVOLTS
8CHAPTER VIII LANNY STUDIES STEAM ENGINEERING
9CHAPTER IX THE NEW SIGN
10CHAPTER X THE BORROWED ROLLER
11CHAPTER XI GORDON DESERTS HIS POST
12CHAPTER XII ON DICK’S PORCH
13CHAPTER XIII FOILED!
14CHAPTER XIV THE GAME WITH NORRISVILLE
15CHAPTER XV THE WHITE SCAR
16CHAPTER XVI SEARS MAKES A SUGGESTION
17CHAPTER XVII THE SQUAD AT WORK
18CHAPTER XVIII THE OFFICER AT THE DOOR
19CHAPTER XIX THE TRAIN-ROBBER IS WARNED
20CHAPTER XX MR. ADDICKS EXPLAINS
21CHAPTER XXI ON THE TRACK
22CHAPTER XXII THE NEW COACH
23CHAPTER XXIII OUT AT THE PLATE!
24CHAPTER XXIV CLEARFIELD CONCEDES THE MEET
25CHAPTER XXV SPRINGDALE LEADS
26CHAPTER XXVI THE PURPLE PENNANT
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