The Varmint: A Lawrenceville Story

By Owen Johnson

Book Overview

The Varmint: A Lawrenceville Story is a novel written by Owen Johnson. Set in the early 1900s, the book tells the story of a young man named Johnnie Bell who is sent to Lawrenceville School, a prestigious boarding school in New Jersey. Johnnie is a mischievous and rebellious student who quickly earns the nickname ""The Varmint"" from his classmates.Despite his reputation, Johnnie is a talented athlete and becomes a star on the school's football team. However, he also becomes involved in a series of pranks and misadventures that put his academic and athletic future in jeopardy.As Johnnie struggles to balance his love for sports with his desire to have fun and break the rules, he must also navigate the complex social hierarchy of Lawrenceville School. Along the way, he forms close friendships with other students, including his roommate and fellow football player, Dickie Bemis.The Varmint: A Lawrenceville Story is a coming-of-age tale that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the challenges of adolescence. It is a classic novel that continues to be enjoyed by 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: 116379483X
• ISBN13: 9781163794838
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"