Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle by Mildred A. Wirt
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"Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's adventure novel written in the mid-20th century." The story centers around a group of Cub Scouts, particularly focusing on young Dan Carter, as they embark on a thrilling project to stage a play based on the tales of Robin Hood. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious abandoned castle, the boys encounter rivalries, competition, and even hints of supernatural
intrigue. "The opening of the book establishes the excitement amongst the Cub Scouts during one of their meetings, where they are introduced to a prize contest to create the best play." The characters are introduced through their interactions, highlighting Dan Carter's intelligence and his rivalry with Ross Langdon, who is determined to outdo him. Upon deciding to adapt a Robin Hood play for the contest, the group learns about an abandoned castle nearby that could serve as their setting. As they prepare for their adventure, Dan discovers a peculiar clue within the castle itself, leading to questions of possible hauntings and creating a sense of mystery that promises further excitement throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine), 1905-2002 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Mystery and detective stories |
| Subject | Haunted houses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cub Scouts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41259 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41259-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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