| Author |
Hutchens, Paul, 1902-1977 |
| Title |
The Sugar Creek Gang Digs for Treasure
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Sugar Creek Gang Digs for Treasure" by Paul Hutchens is a children's adventure novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around a group of boys known as the Sugar Creek Gang, particularly focusing on their imaginative escapades during a camping trip, where they mix their playful adventures with real-life mysteries, particularly regarding a ransom and a kidnapper. The opening of the story sets a vivid scene as the narrator, Bill Collins, enjoys a moment of peace in a rowboat while reflecting on his surroundings and the rules of camp life. Soon, he is joined by his friend Little Jim, who is busy with his wildflower studies, and together they spark an imaginative game inspired by "Robinson Crusoe." As their adventure evolves, they encounter fellow gang members, come up with fun play scenarios, and plan a treasure hunt, unaware that their make-believe might lead them to a genuine mystery involving a kidnapper and the search for ransom money. The beginning establishes the playful dynamics of the group while hinting at serious undertones of danger and intrigue that will unfold as the story progresses. (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 |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56553 |
| Release Date |
Feb 12, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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