Fr. Finn’s Series (Set of 3)
By Fr. Francis J. Finn, SJ · Published by TAN Books
Overview
Father Francis Finn, S.J., was an early‑20th‑century Jesuit priest who wrote delightful children’s stories about life in Jesuit boarding schools. Taken from his years of experience teaching Catholic boys, Fr. Finn writes about various human personalities with warmth and humor that makes for enjoyable reading for the whole family. Easy to pick up and hard to put down, these books are joys to read not only for young people, but also for adults. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- A set of three classic novels by a trusted Catholic author, ideal for young readers and family libraries.
- Features engaging stories of boarding‑school life, moral lessons, and adventure rooted in the Catholic tradition. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Suitable for parish children’s ministry, home reading, and gifting to families seeking virtue‑oriented fiction.
- Highlights themes of friendship, responsibility, faith, and the Catholic character in everyday life.
- Hardcover format in a bundled set makes it easy to provide a complete collection in one purchase.
Included Books
- Ethelred Preston: Or the Adventures of a Newcomer
- Claude Lightfoot: Or How the Problem Was Solved
- That Football Game: And What Came of It
Intended Audience
This set is crafted for Catholic families, parish children’s ministries and catechism classes who seek wholesome fiction for readers approximately ages 8‑14 and older, combining entertainment with moral development.
Key Themes
- Growth in virtue through friendship and challenge
- The Catholic boarding‑school setting as context for moral formation
- Faith and responsibility in everyday adventures
- SKU:
- 1804
- Product Format:
- Set
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/1804_Preview.pdf
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Fun stories
Highly recommend by 13 year old girl and 9 year old boy.