This book is a continuation of First Childhood and carries Lord Berners\' autobiography to the point where he leaves Eton.Most people write school books when they are young and angry with school life or when they are mellow and maudlin about it. Lord Berners has produced a calm, rich account of his life at Eton and in the holidays, beautiful in its balance. He has not forgotten the ugly patches of personal unpopularity nor the pleasant ones, those first deep friendships, and the discovery of music, art and literature.He has written it frankly, simply, and, as always, readably. The result is not just a \"charming\" book, but an account of early adolescence that will not be soon forgotten.Some shelf wear to the dust cover, with small open and closed tears.