| Author |
Finlay, Roger T. (Roger Thompson), 1860- |
| LoC No. |
14011051
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| Title |
The Wonder Island boys : capture and pursuit
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| Original Publication |
New Year: The New York Book Company, 1914.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Wonder Island Boys: Capture and Pursuit" by Roger T. Finlay is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the exciting escapades of two boys, Harry and Tom, along with an aged Professor, as they navigate life on a deserted island after being shipwrecked. This intriguing tale showcases their struggle for survival and ingenuity as they defend themselves against hostile tribes while discovering the island's secrets and employing scientific principles to create necessary tools and machines. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the precarious situation faced by the boys and the Professor as they come under threat from nearby savage tribes. The Professor and his group realize the dangers that surround them as they plan their next moves in a bid to protect their home and allies. As they gather weapons and strategize, tensions rise, revealing the challenges of their previous explorations, the people they encounter, and their determination to rescue their companions who are believed to be captured. Their fight for survival, filled with suspense and thrilling encounters, sets the stage for an engaging series of adventures to come. (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 |
Islands -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Castaways -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71543 |
| Release Date |
Sep 2, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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