Pee-wee Harris on the Trail by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

"Pee-wee Harris on the Trail" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a children's adventure novel written during the early 20th century. This story follows the spirited and determined main character, Pee-wee Harris, a young boy scout known for his infectious enthusiasm and knack for getting caught up in exciting situations. Set against a backdrop of scouting antics, the narrative promises a blend of humor, adventure, and the quintessential lessons of boyhood. The opening of the story sets a chilly and melancholic autumn night in the small town of Bridgeboro, where Pee-wee is spotted gazing longingly at the treats in a bakery window, seemingly oblivious to the bustling world around him. A kind-hearted couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett, notice Pee-wee's plight and stop to offer help, leading to a serendipitous encounter. Pee-wee quickly reveals his priorities as he jumps into a fun escapade filled with jelly rolls, a movie outing, and the inadvertent thrill of adventure when he gets accidentally kidnapped during a chaotic plot twist involving auto thieves. The stage is set for Pee-wee's witty and spirited responses in the face of humorous and suspenseful challenges, ensuring a captivating tale for readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950
Illustrator Barbour, Harold S., 1889-1961
Title Pee-wee Harris on the Trail
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Angela Anderson and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 15750
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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