The Boy Ranchers in Death Valley; Or, Diamond X and the Poison Mystery by Baker
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"The Boy Ranchers in Death Valley; Or, Diamond X and the Poison Mystery" by Willard F. Baker is a novel aimed at a young audience, likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the adventures of young ranchers as they confront challenges on their new ranch, which is ominously located in a place known as Death Valley. The main characters include Bud Merkel and his cousins Dick and Nort
Shannon, who are set to uncover the mysteries surrounding their recently acquired ranch. The opening of the story begins with a lively scene at the Diamond X ranch, where Bud Merkel is attempting to impress his friends with daring stunts on horseback, showcasing the boys’ adventurous spirit. The atmosphere shifts when Mr. Merkel, Bud’s father, returns from purchasing the Dot and Dash ranch and reveals its foreboding reputation tied to mysterious deaths. The children, undeterred by warnings, eagerly volunteer to venture into Death Valley to solve the mystery and run the new ranch. As they set off, the foreshadowing warnings about the mysterious deaths and strange occurrences shape their journey, introducing elements of suspense and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Baker, Willard F. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Boy Ranchers in Death Valley; Or, Diamond X and the Poison Mystery |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Ranches -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27097 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27097-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 478 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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