| Author |
Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
| Title |
Roy Blakeley's Adventures in Camp
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Carol David, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Roy Blakeley's Adventures in Camp" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a fictional novel written during the early 20th century. The story chronicles the adventures of Roy Blakeley, a young Boy Scout, as he embarks on a summer camp journey filled with friendship, challenges, and personal growth. The narrative is infused with humor and camaraderie, showcasing not only the excitement of camp life but also the trials and tribulations that the characters face along the way. At the start of the story, the protagonist, Roy, introduces his scout troop and their plans for a summer adventure on a houseboat. The troop members, including a new boy named Skinny McCord, are excited but face several logistical challenges, particularly getting their boat to Temple Camp without a motor. The opening chapters set the stage for their journey, highlighting their resourcefulness through a series of good turns, comical interactions, and encounters with unexpected characters. The narrative establishes a warm and lively tone, making it clear that the camaraderie and collective experiences among the scouts will be at the heart of their forthcoming adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Camping -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10316 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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