The Hilltop Boys In Camp: Or The Rebellion At The Academy (1917)

By Cyril Burleigh

Book Overview

The Hilltop Boys In Camp: Or The Rebellion At The Academy is a novel written by Cyril Burleigh in 1917. The book follows the story of a group of boys who attend the Hilltop Academy, a prestigious boarding school for young men. As the summer approaches, the boys are excited to go on a camping trip, but their plans are thwarted by the strict headmaster, who forbids them from leaving the school grounds.Determined to have their adventure, the boys decide to rebel against the headmaster and sneak out of the school. They set up camp in a nearby forest and enjoy their freedom, but their fun is short-lived when they discover that a rival school has also set up camp in the same area. The two groups of boys engage in a series of pranks and competitions, which ultimately lead to a full-blown rebellion.As tensions rise between the two schools, the Hilltop Boys must band together to defend their honor and protect their school. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of standing up for oneself in the face of adversity. It is a classic coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167197674
• ISBN13: 9781167197673
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"