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Mr Chipping, known fondly to his students as Mr. Chips, is the beloved Latin master at a quiet boy's school. For forty-three years he acts as the heart and soul of his institution, proving that dedication, love and a good sense of humour can make all the difference to generations of children.
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In the summer of 1953, two 11-year-old boys--best friends--are playing in a Little League baseball game in New Hampshire. One of the boys hits a foul ball that kills his best friend's mother. Owen Meany believes he didn't hit the ball by accident. He believes he is God's instrument. What happens to Owen after 1953 is extraordinary and terrifying. He is Irving's most heartbreaking hero.