| Author |
Finlay, Roger T. (Roger Thompson), 1860- |
| Title |
The Wonder Island Boys: The Tribesmen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Joe Longo and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Wonder Island Boys: The Tribesmen" by Roger T. Finlay is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This adventure story follows George Mayfield and Harry Crandall, two boys alongside an aged Professor, who find themselves cast away on an island with nothing but their clothing after a shipwreck. They navigate the challenges of survival and exploration, featuring encounters with various tribes of savages and the pursuit of scientific discovery and innovation in a mysterious setting. The opening of the novel introduces the boys in a tense moment as they observe the excitement of local savages nearby, hinting at impending conflict. Having been stranded for a year on "Wonder Island," they have built various tools and implements needed for survival. With the backdrop of a threatening encounter, they prepare for the possibility of confrontation, demonstrating their resourcefulness and ingenuity. The initial setup indicates that the story will not only explore their survival instincts but also their quest to understand the island and its inhabitants. The stage is set for thrilling adventures filled with scientific explorations and tribal interactions, making it an intriguing read for those interested in classic adventure tales. (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 |
Islands -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Castaways -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20753 |
| Release Date |
Mar 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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