Danny the detective by Vera C. Barclay
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"Danny the Detective" by Vera C. Barclay is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Danny Moor, who embraces the spirit of adventure and detective work against a backdrop of mystery and espionage. The book invites readers to delve into Danny's explorations as he navigates his new life in the countryside, ultimately finding himself embroiled in significant and dangerous events. The
beginning of "Danny the Detective" introduces Danny as he enjoys life in the quaint village of Dutton after moving from London. Eager to embrace a new world filled with adventure, he aspires to be a scout and a detective. The plot takes a thrilling turn when he encounters a mysterious stranger who, after a bike accident, gives him cryptic instructions before leaving in haste. This encounter ignites Danny's detective instincts, as he meticulously observes and tracks the strange man, ultimately leading him to suspicions of espionage linked to World War I. Throughout this opening, Danny's character is established as curious, clever, and brave, setting the stage for the unfolding mystery and his quest to uncover the truth behind the stranger's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barclay, Vera C. (Vera Charlesworth), 1893-1989 |
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| Illustrator | Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928 |
| Title | Danny the detective |
| Original Publication | New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons / The Knickerbocker Press, 1918. |
| Credits | Susan E., David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cub Scouts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73929 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 424 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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