Tom Slade on Mystery Trail by Percy Keese Fitzhugh
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"Tom Slade on Mystery Trail" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Tom Slade, an experienced scout, who dedicates his time to assisting his fellow campers, particularly focusing on his friend Hervey Willetts, a scout determined to earn his Eagle Scout badge. Set against the backdrop of Temple Camp, the narrative explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and scouting values as the characters
embark on a mystery full of adventures. The opening of the novel introduces the bustling environment of Temple Camp, where Tom Slade, a seasoned scout, enjoys his solitary walks in the wilderness. As the camp prepares for the gala end-of-season events, real camaraderie among the scouts emerges, particularly between Tom and the eager Hervey, who seeks to earn his Eagle Scout badge through tracking. Hervey's impulsive nature leads him to chase adventure, while Tom, characterized by his calmness and wisdom, plays a guiding role in their relationship. The initial chapters establish the supportive spirit of scouting, setting the stage for the unfolding mystery and the challenges they will face as they seek to achieve their goals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Owen, Robert Emmett, 1878-1957 |
| Title | Tom Slade on Mystery Trail |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Camps -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18180 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 470 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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