| Author |
Chapman, Allen |
| Title |
Frank Roscoe's Secret; Or, the Darewell Chums in the Woods
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project
Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Frank Roscoe's Secret; Or, the Darewell Chums in the Woods" by Allen Chapman is an adventure novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of friends known as the Darewell Chums, particularly focusing on Frank Roscoe and his companions Ned Wilding, Bart Keene, and Fenn Masterson. As they navigate through the complexities of friendship, school life, and a mysterious plot involving their friend Frank, the narrative captures the essence of youthful exuberance and camaraderie. The opening of the book introduces us to an exciting baseball game between Darewell High School and Lakeville Preparatory Academy, highlighting the protagonist Ned's decisive role in securing a significant victory for his team. After the game, the boys discuss plans for a celebratory dinner, but they soon learn of a rivalry with a group called the Upside Down Club, which seeks to sabotage their festivities. This sets the stage for a series of comedic and mysterious escapades as Frank's strange demeanor hints at deeper secrets connected to his life, which may involve danger and intrigue. The narrative establishes a vibrant dynamic among the boys and foreshadows challenges they will face together, promising readers an engaging mix of adventure and friendship. (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 |
High school students -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9854 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 20, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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