| Author |
Maitland, Robert |
| Title |
The Boy Scout Automobilists; Or, Jack Danby in the Woods
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Curtis Weyant, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Boy Scout Automobilists; Or, Jack Danby in the Woods" by Robert Maitland is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of Boy Scouts, particularly focusing on the character of Jack Danby, who, along with his fellow Scouts, takes part in military maneuvers that simulate war. The narrative captures their adventures and the responsibilities placed upon them as they learn about teamwork, strategy, and the importance of being prepared for emergencies. The opening of the book introduces us to Jack Danby, who has just been appointed Assistant Patrol Leader of the Crow Patrol. Excitement ensues as the Scouts prepare for a special mission—taking part in mock military maneuvers alongside the National Guard. We are introduced to a range of themes, including camaraderie, leadership, and the practical application of scout skills in a competitive environment. As the meeting unfolds, we see the Scouts' enthusiasm grow, laying a foundation for their forthcoming adventure where Jack will need to utilize bravery, resourcefulness, and quick thinking in the face of imagined conflict. (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 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
War games -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
United States -- National Guard -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26625 |
| Release Date |
Aug 15, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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