Harry Potter influences and analogues Potter" involve an average eleven-year-old, better at sport than academic study, who is sent to boarding school. Upon arrival, the boy gains a best friend (in Tom's case, East, in Harry's case, Ron Weasley) who helps him adjust to the new environment. They are set upon by an arrogant bully – in Tom Brown's case, Harry Flashman, in Harry's case Draco Malfoy. Stephen Fry, who both narrates the British audio adaptations of the "Harry Potter" novels and has starred in a screen adaptation of "Tom Brown", has commented many times about the similarities between the two books. "Harry Potter –
Tom Swift in the City of Gold with a huge wealth of salvaged gold. Tom Swift- The protagonist of the book. Leader of the group searching for the city. Ned Newton- Tom's chum who is accompanying him on his quest. Mr. Swift- Tom's father. He has fallen ill in this book and cannot make the trip. Mr. Damon- Eccentric man who calls blessings on everything. Also accompanying Tom. Eradicate Sampson- A friend of Tom's. A black man who is hired as cook and worker for the trip. Andy Foger- Tom's rival, who is seeking to reclaim his fathers fortune in the city. Mr. Foger- Andy's father. Recently