Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera; Or, Thrilling Adventures While Taking Moving…
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"Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera" by Victor Appleton is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. This adventure story features the young inventor Tom Swift, who receives a curious offer from a moving picture promoter, Mr. Period. Tom is tasked with creating an innovative, electric moving picture camera that can capture thrilling scenes in exotic locations, which sets the stage for a series of exciting adventures. The opening of
the book introduces Tom in his workshop, where he is approached by a mysterious visitor with a pressing business matter. Koku, Tom's giant servant, keeps a protective watch over their interaction. As Tom learns of the strange request for a new camera to document wild adventures, he contemplates the associated dangers and complexities. The narrative further reveals Tom's background, including past exploits with various inventions, and hints at trouble when rival promoters attempt to sway him from his commitment to Mr. Period. Overall, the beginning sets up a thrilling premise centered around invention, exploration, and the challenges of maintaining integrity amidst competition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Appleton, Victor |
|---|---|
| Title | Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera; Or, Thrilling Adventures While Taking Moving Pictures |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Swift_and_His_Wizard_Camera |
| Credits | Produced by Anthony Matonac |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Motion pictures -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cinematography -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1283 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1998 |
| Last Update | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 570 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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