| Author |
Nichols, William Theophilus, 1863- |
| Illustrator |
Anderson, Frederic A., 1894-1950 |
| Title |
The Safety First Club and the Flood
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/))
|
| Summary |
"The Safety First Club and the Flood" by William Theophilus Nichols is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Sam Parker and his friends in the Safety First Club, who encounter a series of adventures and challenges, particularly relating to the themes of responsibility, bravery, and teamwork as they deal with new experiences. With elements of youth camaraderie, the narrative likely highlights the importance of learning from one's mistakes through practical lessons. The opening of the story introduces readers to a typical winter afternoon in Plainville, where Sam Parker is on his way to the clubroom of the Safety First Club. There, he finds himself and his friends engaged in light banter about the boredom of winter. As they discuss the club's purpose, they contemplate the need for excitement and variety in their activities. An unexpected surprise arrives in the form of newcomer Paul Varley, who enters uninvited, shaking up the group's dynamics. This scene sets the stage for the unfolding events that will challenge the boys and test their understanding of safety and courage amidst the impending adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
|
| Subject |
Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Floods -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Boys -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64566 |
| Release Date |
Feb 15, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
