Author |
Keene, S. F., Mrs. |
Title |
The Academy Boys in Camp
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Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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Summary |
"The Academy Boys in Camp" by Mrs. S. F. Spear is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging story centers around a group of boys from Massillon Academy as they embark on an exhilarating camp trip to an uninhabited island known as Whaleback. The narrative promises to explore themes of friendship, courage, and the challenges of growing up, as seen primarily through the perspective of the main character, Joe Chester. The opening of the story sets the stage for an exciting journey, as the boys are immersed in discussions and antics surrounding the upcoming camping season after a troubling incident involving tampered schoolbooks. The rigorous morning roll-call and Joe's moral dilemma about keeping a secret introduce the reader to the dynamics of school life and the underlying themes of honesty and responsibility. As the boys anticipate their upcoming adventure, they gather supplies and share their excitement, foreshadowing both challenges and adventures that await them during their camp. The opening chapters establish a vivid sense of camaraderie and tension, inviting readers to join Joe and his friends on their thrilling escapades outdoors. (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 |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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Camping -- Juvenile fiction
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Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
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Students -- Juvenile fiction
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Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
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Preparatory school students -- Juvenile fiction
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School camps -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
33968 |
Release Date |
Sep 27, 2010 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jun 19, 2015 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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