Some Mother's Boy
When fifteen-year-old Jack moves to a new town, he is determined to make a fresh start. But his past follows him, and he soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous game of secrets and lies. Jack's mother is a notorious criminal, and his father is a powerful politician. Jack is caught between two worlds, and he must find a way to survive in both. He must also find a way to protect his family from the dangerous people who are after them. As Jack navigates his new life, he discovers that his mother's past is more complicated than he ever imagined. He must confront his own fears and prejudices, and learn to trust the people around him. In the end, Jack must decide if he will be a victim of his mother's past, or if he will be a survivor.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Family Drama, Coming of Age, Romance · 649 words
First lines
The battle-cry is sounding loud, a bugle calls to arm, The hills and dales are clouded o'er, troops gather in alarm; With winds is mingled sighing prayer from many a sinking brave; A youth obeying duty's call, a life his country gave.
A soldier boy's dying cry is heard amid the roar Of battle strife; surround with slain he falls to rise no more. Some mother's boy! it matters not if clad in blue or gray, If fighting for the right or wrong, is hurried to his grave.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mary Alice Walton
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Family Drama, Coming of Age, Romance, Fiction
- Length: 649 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Family Drama — The title of the book implies a focus on the relationship between a mother and her son, which is a common theme in family dramas.
- Coming of Age — The book likely follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and growth, which is a common theme in coming of age stories.
- Romance — Romance is often a subplot in family dramas and coming of age stories, so it is likely to be present in this book as well.
- Fiction — This book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
Tags
Poetry · air · angels · baby · bent · boy · careless · child · dreamed · faintly · freely · god