The Weathercock: Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias by George Manville Fenn

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By Karen Klein Posted on Mar 10, 2026
In Category - Pilot Stories
Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
English
"The Weathercock: Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias" by George Manville Fenn is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This story follows the adventures of Vane Lee, a clever and inventive sixteen-year-old boy who lives with his uncle, a doctor, in a quaint Lincolnshire village. Vane's interests encompass naturalism and invention,...
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Distin. The opening of the book introduces Vane as he collects edible fungi on a sunny morning, showcasing his character through interactions with friends and rivals. After a humorous incident involving a church clock he attempted to fix, the narrative quickly escalates into more serious territory when he faces a confrontation with gipsy boys and eventually an ill-fated boating adventure with Distin and others. This segment sets the tone for Vane's inventive spirit while foreshadowing underlying tensions, particularly with Distin, which promise to drive further conflict as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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John Lopez
1 year ago

Very interesting perspective.

Betty Jones
1 year ago

Recommended.

Brian Williams
1 year ago

Great reference material for my coursework.

Kimberly Thompson
3 months ago

This is one of those stories where the author's voice is distinct and makes complex topics easy to digest. A valuable addition to my collection.

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