The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island by Roger T. Finlay
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"The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island" by Roger T. Finlay is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows George Mayfield and Harry Crandall, two boys who, alongside an aged professor, find themselves shipwrecked on an uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. Combining elements of survival, exploration, and the discovery of various natural wonders, the narrative explores their resourcefulness as they strive to adapt to their
surroundings and uncover the island's mysteries. At the start of the story, the characters are on their fourth expedition into the wilderness of the island. As they navigate the forest, they deal with wild animals and continue their quest to find food and tools essential for survival. The narrative introduces the boys' innovative spirit as they have already begun constructing tools and capturing animals, such as yaks, to aid them in their endeavors. Their adventures are filled with suspense, camaraderie, and the awe of discovering new creatures like orangutans, while also hinting at ominous occurrences that suggest the existence of other inhabitants on the island. The opening sets the tone for a thrilling adventure, layered with challenges that will test their ingenuity and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Finlay, Roger T. (Roger Thompson), 1860- |
|---|---|
| Title | The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Joe Longo, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Castaways -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20588 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20588-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 251 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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