Author |
Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
Illustrator |
Barbour, Harold S., 1889-1961 |
Title |
Pee-wee Harris on the Trail
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Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Angela Anderson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
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Summary |
"Pee-wee Harris on the Trail" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a children's adventure novel written during the early 20th century. This story follows the spirited and determined main character, Pee-wee Harris, a young boy scout known for his infectious enthusiasm and knack for getting caught up in exciting situations. Set against a backdrop of scouting antics, the narrative promises a blend of humor, adventure, and the quintessential lessons of boyhood. The opening of the story sets a chilly and melancholic autumn night in the small town of Bridgeboro, where Pee-wee is spotted gazing longingly at the treats in a bakery window, seemingly oblivious to the bustling world around him. A kind-hearted couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett, notice Pee-wee's plight and stop to offer help, leading to a serendipitous encounter. Pee-wee quickly reveals his priorities as he jumps into a fun escapade filled with jelly rolls, a movie outing, and the inadvertent thrill of adventure when he gets accidentally kidnapped during a chaotic plot twist involving auto thieves. The stage is set for Pee-wee's witty and spirited responses in the face of humorous and suspenseful challenges, ensuring a captivating tale for readers of all ages. (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. |
15750 |
Release Date |
May 2, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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