A laugh-out-loud, realistic portrayal of a freshman year in college for fans of Emergency Contact, Broad City, and The Bold Type. Getting in is just the beginning. Phoebe can't wait to get to college. On her own, discovering new things, no curfew . . . she'll be free. And she'll be totally different: cooler, prettier, smarter . . . the perfect potential girlfriend. Convenient: the only person from her high school also going to York is her longtime crush, Luke. Luke didn't set out to redefine himself, but as soon as he arrives on campus, he finds himself dumping his long-term long-distance girlfriend. And the changes don't stop there. . . . Just when things start looking up (and Phoebe and Luke start hooking up), drama looms on the horizon. Rumors swirl about the Wall of Shame, a secret text chain run by Luke's soccer team, filled with compromising photos of girls. As the women on campus determine to expose the team and shut down the account, Luke and Phoebe find themselves grappling with confusing feelings and wondering how they'll ever make it through freshman year. "Flirty, bawdy, sloppy, and buckets of fun." --Booklist

A wide-ranging collection of gay fiction presents twenty stories covering the pains of "coming out" and issues of identity, family drama, sex, love, and AIDS, presenting a broad palette of literary genres and approaches. Original.

Starting high school is never easy. Seniors take your lunch money. Girls you’ve known forever are suddenly beautiful and unattainable.The guys you grew up with are drifting away.And you can never get enough sleep. Could there be a worse time for Scott’s mother to announce she’s pregnant? Scott decides high school would be a lot less overwhelming if it came with a survival manual, so he begins to write down tips for his new sibling. Scott’s chronicle of his first year of bullies, romance, honors classes, and brotherhood is both laugh-out-loud funny and touchingly wise.

Reproduction of the original: The High School Freshmen by H. Irving Hancock

Freaks and bullies, classes and crushes, this is high school. Starting high school is never easy. Seniors take your lunch money. Girls you’ve known forever are suddenly beautiful and unattainable. And you can never get enough sleep. Could there be a worse time for Scott’s mother to announce she’s pregnant? Scott decides high school would be a lot less overwhelming if it came with a survival manual, so he begins to write down tips for his new sibling. Meanwhile, he’s trying his best to capture the attention of Julia, the freshman goddess. In the process, Scott manages to become involved in nearly everything the school has to offer. So while he tries to find his place in the confusing world of high school, win Julia’s heart, and keep his sanity, Scott will be recording all the details for his sibling’s—and your—enjoyment. Read the companion novel Sophomores and Other Oxymorons coming August 2015

H. Irving Hancock's novel, 'The High School Freshmen; or, Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports,' showcases the adventures of a group of freshmen as they navigate their first year of high school. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, combining humor with themes of friendship, teamwork, and school spirit. Set in the early 20th century, the novel provides insight into the high school experience of that time period, capturing the spirit of youth and camaraderie. With its focus on pranks and sports, the book offers a delightful glimpse into the lives of young students trying to find their place in the world. H. Irving Hancock's writing is both entertaining and insightful, making the story a timeless classic for readers of all ages. Readers will enjoy the humor and adventure that fills the pages of this charming novel, making it a must-read for anyone interested in school stories or coming-of-age literature.

The High School Freshmen; or, Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports by Hancock: This charming novel tells the story of a group of freshmen at a small-town high school, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and pursue their dreams on the football field, baseball diamond, and track and field. With its lively characters and fun, sports-oriented plot, "The High School Freshmen" is a timeless tale of youthful exuberance and friendship. Key Aspects of the Book "The High School Freshmen": A Bildungsroman: The novel follows the growth and development of its central characters, as they learn important life lessons and grapple with the challenges of young adulthood. High School Sports: The book offers a vivid portrayal of high school sports in early 20th-century America, with detailed descriptions of football, baseball, and other athletic activities. Friendship and Community: "The High School Freshmen" emphasizes the importance of friendship and community, as the central characters support and encourage one another through the challenges of adolescence. Hancock was a pseudonym used by several authors of boys' adventure stories in the early 20th century. The true identity of the author of "The High School Freshmen" remains unknown, but the book remains a classic of American youth literature.