| Author |
Arundel, Louis |
| Title |
Motor Boat Boys' River Chase; or, Six Chums Afloat and Ashore
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Motor Boat Boys' River Chase; or, Six Chums Afloat and Ashore" by Louis Arundel is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of six friends, led by Jack Stormways, as they embark on an exciting river expedition filled with camaraderie, challenges, and mysteries. Their adventurous spirits lead them to explore a mysterious island that has garnered spooky local legends, promising plenty of thrilling escapades. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the boys' eagerly anticipated trip down the Mississippi River during their Easter holidays. As the friends prepare to cast off in their three unique motor boats, each with its owner’s personality and functionality, they humorously chat about their past adventures and express excitement about their new destination—a legendary island said to harbor strange occurrences. Jimmie, another member of the group, brings not only enthusiasm but also a sensational newspaper regarding a recent robbery, hinting at the thrilling mystery to come. The initial chapters highlight the boys' lively banter, the dynamics of their friendships, and provide a glimpse of the adventure that awaits them on their river chase. (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 |
Mississippi River -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Motorboats -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42019 |
| Release Date |
Feb 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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