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Issue Details: First known date: 1876... 1876 Our Junior Mathematical Master; and, A Perilous Errand
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Two stories focusing on school life: in the first, a popular student takes a dislike to a new teacher and plots to make his life difficult, and in the second, a new student finds himself struggling to fit in when he can't match the other boys' athletic prowess.

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  • Cover title: Our Junior Master

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Our Junior Mathematical Master, single work children's fiction children's
When Mr Pottle commences teaching at Astor House, one of the most popular students, the dashing Fred Halleck, takes an instant disliking to him and plots to make the young teacher's life hard. But when Fred learns more about Mr Pottle, he might regret his actions.
 (p. 7-51)
A Perilous Errand, or, How Walter Harvey Proved His Courage, Robert Richardson , single work children's fiction children's
When Walter Harvey comes to The Grange boarding school, the other boys like him, but also think he is 'little better than a muff' (58). He can't even play cricket! What will become of Walter Harvey?
 (p. 53-95)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Edinburgh,
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       Oliphant ,       1876 .
      Extent: 95p.
      Description: illus.
    • Edinburgh,
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      Scotland,
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      United Kingdom (UK),
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       London,
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      England,
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      United Kingdom (UK),
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       Oliphant, Anderson and Ferrier ,       ca. 1900 .
      person or book cover
      Link: 8515921Full text document AustLit Full Text
      Extent: 95,p.
      Edition info: New edition.
      Note/s:
      • 'Ninepenny Books'
      • Contains 'Books for Gifts and Prizes for Young People' - a catalogue of Oliphant, Anderson and Ferrier titles, 16 pages.
      • Digitised by AustLit, 2009, from the collection of the NLA.
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