The Lost Middy: Being the Secret of the Smugglers' Gap by George Manville Fenn

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Author Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928
Title The Lost Middy: Being the Secret of the Smugglers' Gap
Note Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Lost Middy: Being the Secret of the Smugglers' Gap" by George Manville Fenn is a tension-packed novel for teenagers written in the late 19th century. The story follows Aleck, a 16-year-old orphan raised by his uncle, whose primary interest lies in his historical writings. Set along a coastal backdrop, Aleck enjoys sailing but soon finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation involving a press-gang raid and local smugglers. At the start of the novel, a series of events unfolds that lead to Aleck's growing frustration as he battles with a stubborn money-box, setting a tone of youthful impatience. After dealing with his uncle's disapproval and facing off against the local boys who bully him, Aleck is reluctantly drawn into a fight sparked by taunts and provocations, further complicating his relationship with his guardian. The opening chapters vividly depict Aleck's inner turmoil, physical confrontations, and the exploration of themes such as duty, identity, and the struggle against unjust bullying within a tight-knit coastal community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Midshipmen -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21318
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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