The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High by Leslie W. Quirk
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"The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High" by Leslie W. Quirk is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story revolves around the life of Rodman Cree, a new boy at Lakeville High School, as he navigates the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and belonging within the Boy Scouts. The narrative promises youthful adventures intertwined with themes of courage, teamwork, and coming-of-age as Rodman learns about himself and the Scout ideals. At
the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Rodman Cree, who arrives at his new home and school with a sense of apprehension and eagerness. After a clumsy yet comical encounter involving a stuck shoe and a rescued kitten, Rodman quickly meets Molly Sefton, his supportive and determined peer. Their conversation reveals Rodman's uncertainty about fitting in due to his lack of athletic prowess, which contrasts sharply with the energetic Scout Patrol that he aspires to join. Despite his initial doubts, he finds encouragement in the vibrant school community, particularly Molly, who believes in his potential to become a valuable member of the Boy Scouts. The opening sets the stage for Rodman's journey as he faces challenges, seeks acceptance, and learns what it means to be a Scout. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quirk, Leslie W., 1882- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Kirkpatrick, William Arber-Brown, 1880- |
| Title | The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | High schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45740 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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