Author |
Stuart, Gordon (Adventure story writer) |
Title |
Boy Scouts of the Air on Lost Island
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Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Richard Prairie, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary |
"The Boy Scouts of the Air on Lost Island" by Gordon Stuart is an adventurous children's novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of four boys—Tod, Dave, Jerry, and Frank—who embark on a fishing trip that quickly takes a dark turn when one of them, Tod, goes missing after their boat is swept over a dam. The boys navigate through both real dangers and the challenges of their friendship as they search for Tod, ultimately leading them to Lost Island, where they suspect he may be trapped. The opening portion of the book introduces the main characters as they prepare for their fishing trip, showcasing their camaraderie and lighthearted banter. As they make their way to the boat, the boys display their unique personalities, from Tod’s eagerness to fish to Dave’s playful humor. However, the mood takes a drastic shift when Tod’s fate becomes uncertain after a tragic accident at the dam, prompting Jerry and his friends to face their fears and venture into the unknown as they search for him. The narrative sets the stage for a thrilling adventure filled with tension and mystery surrounding the lost boy's whereabouts, indicating a blend of excitement and urgency that is characteristic of children’s adventure tales. (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 |
Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Thieves -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Airplanes -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
6827 |
Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Sep 3, 2012 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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