Lucky, the Boy Scout by Elmer Sherwood
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"Lucky, the Boy Scout" by Elmer Sherwood is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young newsboy named Ted Marsh, who, along with other characters like rancher John Dean and settlement worker Miss Wells, embodies principles of bravery, camaraderie, and compassion as he navigates life in a tough urban environment. The narrative illustrates the struggles and triumphs of kids from the slums who aspire
to overcome their circumstances through camaraderie, courage, and the Boy Scout motto. The opening of the book introduces us to Ted Marsh, a spirited and resourceful newsboy who defends other children against bullies in the streets of Chicago. When Ted meets John Dean, a rancher visiting the city, their friendship begins as Dean becomes interested in Ted's admirable character. The story shifts to reveal Ted's challenging home life, with details about his supportive yet struggling mother, Mrs. Marsh, and his sister, Helen. As the plot develops, Ted showcases his selflessness—rescuing his dog during a fire that threatens his home—setting the stage for his journey and adventures as a Boy Scout. This initial setup promises exciting interactions and challenges that will further define Ted's character and his role as "Lucky," a nickname that hints at the fortune found in friendship and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sherwood, Elmer, 1884- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Carsey, Alice |
| Title | Lucky, the Boy Scout |
| Original Publication | Racine: Whitman Publishing Company, 1916. |
| Credits | Susan E., David E. Brown, Rod Crawford, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Spy stories |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74504 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74504-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 433 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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