Coxswain of the Eight

At a lively Maryland boarding school, the new term begins beneath hot September skies, with football practice calling from the athletic field and the Severn River shining beyond the campus. Alan Linscott would rather wrestle with a difficult Latin passage, while his roommate Joe Whittier is already eager to escape the dormitory and join the excitement. Their contrasting temperaments make them an entertaining pair as school routines, friendships, and rivalries quickly take shape.

But the real challenge lies on the water. The school’s rowing ambitions demand discipline, nerve, and a capable coxswain—and one remarkably small boy is about to prove that size is no measure of authority. As practice, competition, and school loyalties draw the boys together, they must learn when to follow, when to lead, and how to keep their heads when everything seems to be going wrong. Full of camaraderie, mischief, athletic rivalry, and youthful determination, this spirited school adventure will appeal to listeners who enjoy classic stories of teamwork and courage.