| Author |
Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
| Title |
Frank Merriwell's Son; Or, A Chip Off the Old Block
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Frank Merriwell's Son; Or, A Chip Off the Old Block" by Burt L. Standish is a fictional novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Frank Merriwell, now a father, as he navigates the joys and complexities of raising his newborn son while surrounded by a close circle of friends that includes Bart Hodge and Elsie Bellwood. The setup hints at themes of friendship, familial duty, and the challenges of parenthood, all woven into an adventurous narrative typical of standish's works. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a poignant moment in Frank Merriwell's life as he meets his newborn son for the first time, sharing this intimate joy with his wife, Inza. The scene is rich with celebration and excitement, setting the tone for a narrative centered on family and relationships. As friends gather to welcome the new addition to the Merriwell family, hints of subplots begin to unfold, particularly the ever-present tension concerning the mysterious nurse Lizette, who seemingly harbors secrets of her own. This combination of domestic warmth and underlying intrigue captures the reader's attention, promising a blend of adventure and drama as the characters' lives intersect in unexpected ways. (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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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25316 |
| Release Date |
May 3, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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