Nid and Nod

"Nid and Nod" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around twin brothers, Nid and Nod Turner, and their adventures at a boarding school, particularly with their overweight friend Kewpie Proudtree. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggles of fitting in, especially in a school environment where sports play a significant role. At the start of "Nid and Nod," readers are introduced to the lively atmosphere of the local soda shop where Kewpie engages in humorous banter with Polly, the shopkeeper's daughter, about his eating habits and his aspirations in sports. The chapter sets the tone for the friendships between Kewpie, Nid, and their friends as they navigate the challenges of adolescence together. Kewpie, feeling a need to prove himself, expresses a desire to join the baseball team, prompting Nid to consider how they might help him achieve this goal. Thus, the opening scene forms the foundation for both individual and collective struggles, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Ralph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.