Tom Brown's School Days on his pony, serves as a contrast with the hellish experiences in his first years at school. His first school year is at a local school. His second year starts at a private school, but due to an epidemic of fever in the area, all the school's boys are sent home, and Tom is transferred mid-term to Rugby School. On his arrival, the eleven-year-old Tom Brown is looked after by a more experienced classmate, Harry "Scud" East. Tom's nemesis at Rugby is the bully Flashman. The intensity of the bullying increases, and, after refusing to hand over a sweepstake ticket
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