| Author |
Foster, James H. |
| Title |
Lost in the Wilds of Brazil
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, Matthew Wheaton,
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| Summary |
"Lost in the Wilds of Brazil" by James H. Foster is an adventurous fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows two high school friends, Bob Holton and Joe Lewis, whose fathers are naturalists poised to embark on an expedition into the depths of the Amazon rainforest. Fueled by excitement and a sense of adventure, the boys plead to join the expedition, setting the stage for their thrilling journey filled with natural wonders and potential dangers. The opening of the book introduces Bob and Joe as they overhear their fathers discussing an upcoming expedition to Brazil to collect animal specimens and study indigenous tribes. Their excitement crescendos when they learn there’s a possibility they could join the adult scientists. The story quickly escalates with the sudden fire incident at Joe's house that potentially being arson, hinting at threats beyond the jungle. As the two friends show their determination to be a part of this adventure, readers are drawn into their youthful aspirations against the backdrop of the wild Brazilian landscape, promising an engaging mix of exploration, discovery, and challenges ahead. (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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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Brazil -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43266 |
| Release Date |
Jul 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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