Dave Porter in the South Seas; or, The Strange Cruise of the Stormy Petrel
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"Dave Porter in the South Seas; or, The Strange Cruise of the Stormy Petrel" by Edward Stratemeyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure tale follows the main character, Dave Porter, a bright and determined boy with a mysterious past, as he embarks on a journey to discover more about his origins in the South Seas. Accompanied by friends from Oak Hall, Dave's quest is filled with challenges,
rivalries, and the prospect of encountering unique cultures and dangers along the way. The opening of the story introduces us to the boys at Oak Hall, highlighting their camaraderie and the challenges they face, particularly with a bully named Gus Plum. We learn about Dave’s backstory, including childhood struggles in a poorhouse and a growing desire to uncover his heritage. Potential troubles with Plum add tension to Dave's life, while hints of an exciting trip to the South Seas set the stage for the adventure to come. This foundation not only builds anticipation but also raises questions about relationships and personal growth, making it an engaging read for those who enjoy coming-of-age stories with adventure and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
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| Illustrator | Hazelton, I. B. (Isaac Brewster), 1875-1943 |
| Title | Dave Porter in the South Seas; or, The Strange Cruise of the Stormy Petrel |
| Credits |
Produced by Sharon Verougstraete, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Missing persons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mystery and detective stories |
| Subject | Oceania -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Father and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34347 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 395 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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