A Boy Scout's Courage by Edward Howard Griggs
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"A Boy Scout's Courage" by Edward Howard Griggs is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the exploits of Harry Fleming, an American Boy Scout living in London during a time of tension and espionage, as he and his friend, Dick Mercer, encounter a network of enemy spies plotting a significant attack. Centered around themes of bravery, teamwork, and patriotism, the narrative encapsulates the adventure and
intrigue associated with being a young scout in turbulent times. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Harry and Dick as they embark on a mission that leads them to discover suspicious activities at Bray Park, believed to be linked to German spies. After an unfortunate mishap where Harry gets trapped and injured, he is rescued by a local scout, Jack Young. Together, they navigate various dangers, including the challenges posed by the villainous Ernest Graves, who interferes with their plans and steals critical documents. As the story unfolds, they must work together to thwart the spies' nefarious plans and protect their homeland, leading to a series of thrilling escapades that highlight their courage and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Griggs, Edward Howard, 1868-1951 |
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| Title | A Boy Scout's Courage |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Spy stories |
| Subject | Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courage -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40015 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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