Can you recommend some good British boys prep school stories?

Another theme is competition. There are often academic and sports competitions among the boys. In many prep school stories, the boys strive to be the best in class or on the sports field. This can be seen in various tales where boys compete for prizes or positions in school teams.

Definitely. 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger has elements of a prep school boy's experience. Holden Caulfield's story includes his views on the world around him while at a boarding school, which is quite similar to a prep school in some ways. Another one is 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' which tells the story of a teacher at a boys' prep school over a long period, showing different generations of boys.

Sure. There was a story where a boy found an old diary in the school library. It was from a former student decades ago. He started to follow the clues in the diary and ended up discovering a hidden room in the school that no one knew about. It was filled with old books and artifacts.

There might be a story where in a boys prep school, a new student was really good at painting. He started an art project that involved painting a mural on the old school wall. At first, the school wasn't too sure about it, but in the end, it became a beloved part of the school. He inspired other boys to explore their creativity too.

One common theme is friendship. Boys and girls in prep schools form strong bonds that often last a lifetime. Another is the strict discipline. The schools have a set of rules that students must follow. And academic competition is also a theme, as students strive to do well in their studies to get into good secondary schools.

The typical characters include the students, of course. There are the popular kids who are good at everything, the nerdy ones who are always studying, and the troublemakers. Teachers are also important characters. There are the strict headmasters and the kind - hearted classroom teachers.

Typical characteristics include themes of friendship among boys at prep school. There's often competition, like in sports or academics. Also, the exploration of coming - of - age experiences, such as dealing with first crushes or standing up to bullies.

Sure. 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' is a classic prep school novel. It tells the story of a beloved schoolmaster at a boys' prep school over many years, showing his influence on generations of students.

Well, there are also prep school stories about traditions. In one prep school, every year on the founder's day, the senior students would perform a special play that had been passed down for generations. They had to learn the old - fashioned language and the elaborate costumes. It was a huge event and the whole school would look forward to it. It not only celebrated the school's history but also brought the students together in a unique way.

I'm not aware of a particular prep school 2019 novel specifically for young adults. But a classic prep school - like novel for young adults is 'A Separate Peace' by John Knowles. Although it's not from 2019, it has many elements that are common in prep school stories such as friendship, rivalry, and self - discovery.