| Author |
Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Hastings, Howard L. (Howard Livingston), 1887-1955 |
| Title |
Roy Blakeley: His Story
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by James Eager and revised by Roger Frank from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Roy Blakeley: His Story" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a novel written in the early 20th century, around the time of the Boy Scouts' rise in popularity. The book revolves around the lively adventures of young Roy Blakeley and his scouting troop as they engage in various escapades involving creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Central to the story are the characters Roy and his energetic friend Pee-wee Harris, both of whom are depicted with humor and the zest typical of youth. At the start of the narrative, Roy prepares to recount the activities and challenges faced by his troop during a special meeting where they discuss ambitious plans for a boat trip and a book collection campaign for soldiers. The opening chapter introduces the vibrant dynamics of the group, particularly highlighting Pee-wee's antics and how he contributes to their discussions, albeit in a chaotic manner. Tension quickly builds as Roy discovers a mysterious note within a donated book, hinting at espionage, and this sets the stage for an adventurous plot intertwining personal growth, camaraderie, and the spirit of scouting. The mix of humor and suspense draws readers into Roy's world, promising an engaging journey filled with youthful enthusiasm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10552 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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