Bomba the jungle boy on Jaguar Island : or, Adrift on the river of mystery

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Author Rockwood, Roy
Illustrator Rogers, Walter S., 1871-1937
Title Bomba the jungle boy on Jaguar Island : or, Adrift on the river of mystery
Original Publication New York: Cupples & Leon Company, 1927.
Note Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Bomba the Jungle Boy on Jaguar Island, or Adrift on the River of Mystery" by Roy Rockwood is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bomba, a young boy raised in the Amazon jungle, as he faces various dangers and confrontations with headhunters while trying to protect his sick companion, Cody Casson. This adventure explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the search for identity in a wild and treacherous setting. The opening of the narrative plunges readers into the midst of a tumultuous storm where Bomba, crouched under a rock, prepares for imminent danger as he hears the approach of bloodthirsty headhunters. He is determined to protect Casson, who is vulnerable due to his frail condition. The storm acts as both a physical challenge and a backdrop for Bomba's inner turmoil, setting the stage for an intense conflict as he relies on his wits and physical prowess to evade threats from nature and man alike. As he navigates through the chaos, Bomba's deep-seated loyalty and courage emerge, promising an exciting journey filled with peril and action. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Jungles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Jungle survival -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Amazon River Region -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 72088
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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