Tom Swift and his house on wheels : A trip to the mountain of mystery by Appleton
"Tom Swift and His House on Wheels: A Trip to the Mountain of Mystery" by Victor Appleton is a children's adventure novel written in the late 1920s. The book features Tom Swift, a young inventor who embarks on an exciting journey with his friend Ned Newton and a mysterious female character, Mary Nestor. The narrative revolves around Tom's latest invention, the House on Wheels, which combines the comforts of home with the
mobility of a vehicle, positioning it as the centerpiece of their adventure. At the start of the story, Tom Swift turns down a lucrative contract from a disgruntled businessman, Basil Cunningham, whom he suspects of dishonest intentions. This decision prompts a series of events, including the arrival of strange men attempting to tamper with Tom's new engine and the inception of a plan to visit the enigmatic Dismal Mountain. As Tom prepares for his journey with Ned, eager to uncover the mysteries surrounding the mountain, tensions arise involving jealousy and intrigue, particularly concerning his relationship with Mary Nestor and the unexpected presence of a rival. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for a thrilling exploration of both the young inventor's mechanical endeavors and the unfolding adventure that awaits them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Appleton, Victor |
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| Title | Tom Swift and his house on wheels : A trip to the mountain of mystery |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1929. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Motor homes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75322 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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