Frank Merriwell, Jr.'s, Helping Hand; Or, Fair Play and No Favors by Standish
"Frank Merriwell, Jr.'s, Helping Hand; Or, Fair Play and No Favors" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story is part of the Merriwell series, which centers around athletic adventures and the moral growth of its young protagonists. The main characters, Frank Merriwell, Jr., and his companions, are depicted as embodiments of high ideals, particularly in sportsmanship and fair play. The opening of the story
introduces Ellis Darrel, a young man who intrudes into the home of Colonel Alvah G. Hawtrey under mysterious circumstances. This intrusion leads to a deeper exploration of Darrel's troubled past and his relationship with the Colonel, hinting at a significant rivalry with Jode Lenning, Hawtrey's other nephew. Concurrently, the narrative shifts to Frank Merriwell, Jr., who is camping with his football team, setting the stage for a rivalry between the Gold Hill and Ophir Athletic Clubs as they prepare for an important race that could determine Darrel’s future. Tension builds as Darrel seeks to prove his identity while facing accusations and rivalry, underscoring themes of loyalty, redemption, and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Frank Merriwell, Jr.'s, Helping Hand; Or, Fair Play and No Favors |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Arizona -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Merriwell, Frank, Jr. (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62421 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 359 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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