Frank Hunter's Peril by Jr. Horatio Alger

"Frank Hunter's Peril" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Frank Hunter, a young boy grappling with insecurity about his mother's intentions to marry Mr. Craven, a man he does not trust. As tension builds surrounding the perceived threat from Craven, Frank's loyalty and love for his mother are tested, leading to a conflict where he must navigate the complexities of family, trust, and emerging adulthood. The opening portion of the book introduces Frank Hunter, who is initially enjoying a carefree moment on the lawn when his friend Ben Cameron brings up the subject of his mother’s growing relationship with Mr. Craven. Frank's palpable discomfort with the idea of Craven becoming his stepfather surfaces as he expresses concern over Craven’s frequent visits. A scene between Frank's mother and Mr. Craven reveals Craven’s intentions to propose marriage, leading to a troubling acceptance on her part despite her lack of affection for him. Through Frank's lens, we see the dynamics of this impending family change, laying the groundwork for future tensions and foreshadowing the peril that awaits Frank and his dog, Pompey, at the hands of the predatory Mr. Craven. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Frank Hunter's Peril
Credits Produced by David Edwards, David K. Park and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Truthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fraud -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Clerks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conspiracies -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Stepfathers -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 56602
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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