| Author |
Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
| Title |
The Rover Boys on the River; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 93.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by W. R. Marvin
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| Summary |
"The Rover Boys on the River; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat" by Arthur Winfield is an adventure novel likely written in the late 19th century. This story is part of "The Rover Boys Series for Young Americans," and it follows brothers Dick, Tom, and Sam Rover as they embark on a thrilling summer outing on the Ohio River aboard a houseboat. Readers can expect an entertaining mix of fun, friendship, and intrigue, featuring various old enemies and a touch of mystery. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Rover boys at the end of their term at Putnam Hall, where they are filled with excitement about their summer plans. Tom reveals a suggestion from their Uncle Randolph that they take a houseboat named the "Dora" for a trip down the Ohio River. As the brothers discuss who to invite on this adventure, their camaraderie shines through. Additionally, hints of trouble arise from characters like Dan Baxter and Lew Flapp, who are poised to create mischief for the Rover boys. The scene is set for a summer filled with exploration, friendship, and potential conflict as the boys prepare to take their journey. (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 |
Kidnapping -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Houseboats -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15904 |
| Release Date |
May 25, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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