King Jack

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Thirteen-year-old Jack, the best runner, jumper, climber, swimmer, and foot-ball player, learned two important truths from his hero father: Nothing is worth a lie, and never be afraid of anything. The colonel practiced what he preached—he was courageous and chose to do the right thing.
Now Jack faces the ultimate trial. He knows that God will always show him what is right, and the way to do it, but he struggles to find the courage he needs. Then the moment comes when there is no time to lose, and Jack sets aside any fear of losing his own life in order to save another. Surely his father would be proud!

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King Jack of Haylands

A Tale of School Life

Thirteen-year-old Jack, the best runner, jumper, climber, swimmer, and foot-ball player, learned two important truths from his hero father: Nothing is worth a lie, and never be afraid of anything. The colonel practiced what he preached—he was courageous and chose to do the right thing.
Now Jack faces the ultimate trial. He knows that God will always show him what is right, and the way to do it, but he struggles to find the courage he needs. Then the moment comes when there is no time to lose, and Jack sets aside any fear of losing his own life in order to save another. Surely his father would
be proud!
Recommended Reading Level:
  • Read to me: ages 6-8
  • Read on my own: ages 9-11

Contents

  1. Bad News for Jack
  2. Haylands School
  3. The Ride
  4. Jack is Out of Pocket-Money
  5. The King Dethroned
  6. Better to be Jack than Harold
  7. A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed
  8. Some One in the Hedge
  9. Little Flossy
  10. Hurrah for King Jack
  11. Conclusion

King Jack is written by a lady of the 1800s who chose only to be known as F. M. S. for her pen name. She is also author of The Snowdrop Story, So Shall We Live, and Hope On.  This book, King Jack, was originally written in 1868.