Stover at Yale

In Stover at Yale, Owen Johnson offers a children’s, fiction first published in 1912. The work draws its energy from curiosity, growth, imagination, friendship, and the testing of values, giving Owen Johnson room to explore how people respond to pressure, desire, and change. As part of a series, the book also contributes to a larger imaginative or narrative design while retaining its own identity. The reading experience is shaped by a clear, lively style designed to make wonder and danger immediately accessible. At roughly 100,478 words with a fairly easy reading profile, it offers a reading commitment that is easy to judge before beginning while still leaving room for close attention. Its continuing value lies in its place in the development of literature written for younger readers. The result is a book that rewards readers who enjoy clear, lively style designed to make wonder and danger immediately accessible while leaving room for reflection after the final page.