Stalky & Co.

“Stalky & Co.” is a collection of linked short stories by Rudyard Kipling based on his own experiences at the United Services College, a British boarding school. The stories follow the mischievous trio Stalky, M'Turk, and Beetle (the latter representing Kipling himself) as they navigate school life through wit, cunning, and rebellion. Rather than idealizing childhood, the stories showcase cleverness, non-conformity, and moral ambiguity. These boys outsmart their teachers, prank rivals, and prepare for adult life—particularly military service—with unorthodox tactics. The tone is humorous, satirical, and at times surprisingly dark.
"Stalky & Co." is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899.