Train for Flushing
Train for Flushing is a novel by Malcolm Jameson that follows the story of a young man named John, who is determined to make something of himself. After a series of unfortunate events, John finds himself in the small town of Flushing, Michigan. With no money and no prospects, John is determined to make something of himself and prove to the world that he is capable of success. John quickly finds a job as a train conductor and begins to learn the ropes of the trade. He meets a variety of interesting characters along the way, including a mysterious woman who seems to have a connection to his past. As John learns more about the town and its inhabitants, he discovers a dark secret that could threaten the future of Flushing. John must decide whether to stay and fight for the town or to leave and pursue his own dreams. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of standing up for what is right. Train for Flushing is an inspiring story of courage and determination that will leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired.
By Malcolm Jameson · First published 1943 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Sports · 5,298 words
First lines
They ought never to have hired that man. Even the most stupid of personnel managers should have seen at a glance that he was mad. Perhaps it is too much to expect such efficiency these days--in _my_ time a thing like this could not have happened. They would have known the fellow was under a curse! It only shows what the world has come to. But I can tell you that if we ever get off this crazy runaway car, I intend to turn the Interboro wrong-side out. They needn't think because I am an old man and retired that I am a nobody they can push around. My son Henry, the lawyer one, will build a fire under them--he knows people in this town.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Malcolm Jameson
- Date: 1943 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Sports, Romance
- Length: 5,298 words
- Structure: 1 section, 146 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Malcolm Jameson.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as they train for a competition, suggesting an adventurous plot.
- Sports — The book focuses on the protagonist's training for a competition, suggesting a sports-related theme.
- Romance — The book may contain romantic elements, as the protagonist is likely to encounter relationships during their journey.
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