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Claude Lightfoot, or How the Problem Was Solved

Claude Lightfoot, or How the Problem Was Solved

Written by: Francis J. Finn S.J.
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 At Milwaukee College, a Catholic school where most boys are focused on baseball and academics, twelve-year-old Claude Lightfoot arrives and shakes things up. While his talent for baseball shines, Claude struggles to fit in, often clashing with a bully and testing the patience of his teacher with his hyperactive antics. The central challenge he faces is whether he can learn to harness his energy and mature into a responsible young man. As Claude navigates a series of trials and tribulations, he remains steadfast in his ultimate goal to prove himself worthy of making his first Holy Communion. Join Claude on his journey of self-discovery and growth.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Spirituality
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  • 024 - Chapter 24

    024 - Chapter 24
    Feb 10 2026
    At Milwaukee College, a Catholic school where most boys are focused on baseball and academics, twelve-year-old Claude Lightfoot arrives and shakes things up. While his talent for baseball shines, Claude struggles to fit in, often clashing with a bully and testing the patience of his teacher with his hyperactive antics. The central challenge he faces is whether he can learn to harness his energy and mature into a responsible young man. As Claude navigates a series of trials and tribulations, he remains steadfast in his ultimate goal to prove himself worthy of making his first Holy Communion. Join Claude on his journey of self-discovery and growth.
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    9 mins
  • 023 - Chapter 23

    023 - Chapter 23
    Feb 10 2026
    At Milwaukee College, a Catholic school where most boys are focused on baseball and academics, twelve-year-old Claude Lightfoot arrives and shakes things up. While his talent for baseball shines, Claude struggles to fit in, often clashing with a bully and testing the patience of his teacher with his hyperactive antics. The central challenge he faces is whether he can learn to harness his energy and mature into a responsible young man. As Claude navigates a series of trials and tribulations, he remains steadfast in his ultimate goal to prove himself worthy of making his first Holy Communion. Join Claude on his journey of self-discovery and growth.
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    23 mins
  • 022 - Chapter 22

    022 - Chapter 22
    Feb 10 2026
    At Milwaukee College, a Catholic school where most boys are focused on baseball and academics, twelve-year-old Claude Lightfoot arrives and shakes things up. While his talent for baseball shines, Claude struggles to fit in, often clashing with a bully and testing the patience of his teacher with his hyperactive antics. The central challenge he faces is whether he can learn to harness his energy and mature into a responsible young man. As Claude navigates a series of trials and tribulations, he remains steadfast in his ultimate goal to prove himself worthy of making his first Holy Communion. Join Claude on his journey of self-discovery and growth.
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    16 mins
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