| Author |
Rolt-Wheeler, Francis, 1876-1960 |
| Title |
The Boy With the U. S. Foresters
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Boy With the U. S. Foresters" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is a children’s adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Wilbur Loyle as he embarks on his journey to become a Forest Guard, inspired by his passion for nature and the forest service. The novel delves into themes of responsibility toward nature and the excitement of outdoor adventures, particularly through the eyes of a young boy. The beginning of the story introduces Wilbur as he excitedly prepares to join the U.S. Forest Service. He is portrayed as enthusiastic and eager to start his new role, discussing the responsibilities and exciting opportunities with his friend Fred and later, the Chief Forester. The narrative sets up the challenges that may lie ahead, particularly in the face of potential forest fires, and hints at Wilbur's character development as he learns the significance of his duties in protecting the forests. As the opening unfolds, it paints a picture of Wilbur's dedication and sets the stage for his adventures amidst the great outdoors. (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 |
United States. Forest Service -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18874 |
| Release Date |
Jul 19, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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