The Strange Cabin on Catamount Island by Lawrence J. Leslie
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"The Strange Cabin on Catamount Island" by Lawrence J. Leslie is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of adventurous boys—Max, Steve, Bandy-legs, Owen, and Toby—who accept a dare to camp on the infamous Catamount Island, a place rumored to be haunted and filled with dangers. Their journey is one of exploration and the challenges of youthful bravado, setting the stage for a mix
of mystery and friendship. At the start of the book, the characters engage in lively conversation about a dare given by Herb Benson for them to camp on the foreboding Catamount Island. Max is the one coordinating their plans, excited by the prospect of adventure but aware of Bandy-legs' hesitance due to the island's spooky reputation. As they gather supplies and joined by their friends, the boys set off on their canoes, full of enthusiasm despite the underlying tension about the mysterious island. The opening introduces the group's dynamics, highlighting their camaraderie, fears, and the promise of thrill as they prepare to face whatever challenges Catamount Island holds in store for them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Leslie, Lawrence J. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Strange Cabin on Catamount Island |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Camping -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7143 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 458 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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