
audiobook
Preface.
Chapter One. - The Notice Board.
Chapter Two. - A New Boy.
Chapter Three. - A Morning with a Tadpole.
Chapter Four. - Fagging.
Chapter Five. - Shaking down to Work.
Chapter Six. - Mr Cripps the younger.
Chapter Seven. - The “Dominican,” Number One.
Chapter Eight. - A Quarrel and a Cricket Match.
Chapter Nine. - A Rod in Pickle.
A bustling day at Saint Dominic’s opens with the echo of the fourth‑o’clock bell, pulling students into the rhythm of lessons, games and the ever‑changing notice board. Through the eyes of lively boys such as Oliver Greenfield and Wraysford, listeners are drawn into a world where camaraderie, rivalry and the pressure to uphold honor shape every choice. The narrative captures the clang of cricket bats, the rush of football matches and the anticipation of prize‑day, painting a vivid picture of school life that feels both timeless and immediate.
Beyond the sports fields, the story gently explores the moral currents that guide these young men—temptations to shortcut truth, the sting of envy, and the steady pull of conscience. While the boys stumble and learn, their flaws and fierce honesty resonate with listeners of any age, offering a fresh reminder that character is forged in everyday trials as much as in grand adventures.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (610K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2008-02-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1852–1893
A pioneer of the classic school story, this Victorian writer helped shape a genre that stayed popular for decades. His lively tales of school life, especially The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's, made him a favorite with young readers.
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