The Rover Boys Down East; or, The Struggle for the Stanhope Fortune by Stratemeyer
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| Author | Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
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| Illustrator | Rogers, Walter S., 1871-1937 |
| Title | The Rover Boys Down East; or, The Struggle for the Stanhope Fortune |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Rover Boys Down East; or, The Struggle for the Stanhope Fortune" by Edward Stratemeyer is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure narrative follows the Rover brothers—Dick, Tom, and Sam—as they navigate their college lives while pursuing a quest to retrieve a missing fortune linked to the Stanhope estate. This installment, part of a popular series for young readers, promises excitement and camaraderie, appealing to those who enjoy stories about friendship and youthful adventures. At the start of the story, readers find the Rover boys at Brill College, engaged in a lively game of baseball with their friends. The scene is light-hearted, filled with playful banter and competitive spirit. However, as the narrative unfolds, an alarming event occurs—a fire breaks out on a river steamer carrying seminary girls to a picnic, prompting the boys to spring into action and organize a rescue. This incident not only sets the stage for their heroic endeavors but also introduces underlying tensions with an antagonist, Tad Sobber, who seeks to claim the Stanhope fortune. As the boys confront challenges both on and off the field, the initial chapters hint at both camaraderie and conflict, establishing the foundation for an engaging adventure ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Brothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children of the rich -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Maine -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | New England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Abduction -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fortune -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Enemies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40303 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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