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A new story for boys by the author of “Under orders” and “Marty lends a hand.” At fourteen Jimmy goes to work as office boy in a big publishing house and the story shows the opportunities for advancement open to the boy who is industrious and willing to learn. One of Jimmy’s fellow workers, Fred Garson, has different ideals. He introduces Jimmy to the Office boys’ league and attempts to organize a strike. Fred disappears and with him some of the company’s funds. Jimmy, who refuses to believe his friend guilty, does some amateur detective work, clears Fred’s name and circumvents a group of bomb plotters in the bargain.
“There is a pronounced moral flavor, but it is quite wholesome.”
+ Ind 104:376 D 11 ’20 60w
“Mr Latham improves in his narrative style and cumulative interest of plot.”
+ Lit D p89 D 4 ’20 140w
“The author understands the types he has drawn, and he understands also the universal boy.”
+ N Y Evening Post p12 N 13 ’20 140w
“The theme of Americanization inspires the book, but first of all it is a good story, a delightful bit of character study, and it is written by a man who knows his job.” Hildegarde Hawthorne