Rev Fr Francis J Finn S J : 4 books
Claude Lightfoot
Or How the Problem Was Solved
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009
The story opens upon Claude Lightfoot, a reckless 12 year old boy who constantly acts first and thinks later. After being in clash with some bullies, Claude is obliged to miss his First Communion. In the course of the story, Fr. Finn manages to cover a host of topics, including smoking, drinking,...
Ethelred Preston
Or the Adventures of a Newcomer
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009
In this book, the new kid certainly livens things up at Henryton boarding academy! Again, Fr. Finn covers a host of Catholic topics and presents a great picture of the All-American boy!
Harry Dee
Or Working It out
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2001
Young Harry Dee arrives at St. Maure's thin and pale from his painful experiences involving the murder of his rich uncle. In this last book of the three, Tom and Percy help Harry recover from his early trauma--which involves solving "the mystery of Tower Hill Mansion." After many wild experiences,...
Tom Playfair
Or Making a Start
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2001
The story opens with 10-year-old Tom Playfair being quite a handful for his well-meaning but soft-hearted aunt. (Tom's mother has died.) Mr. Playfair decides to ship his son off to St. Maure's boarding school--an all-boys academy run by Jesuits--to shape him up, as well as to help him make a good...