The Motor Boys on a Ranch; or, Ned, Bob and Jerry Among the Cowboys by Young

"The Motor Boys on a Ranch; or, Ned, Bob and Jerry Among the Cowboys" by Clarence Young is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows three young friends, Ned Slade, Bob Baker, and Jerry Hopkins, who embark on an adventure filled with challenges as they try to assist with the mystery of cattle rustlers at a ranch owned by Ned's father. This title is part of a larger series known as "The Motor Boys," which features the trio in various escapades involving motor vehicles and outdoor exploits. At the start of the narrative, the boys are left stranded in a motorboat on Lake Carmona due to Bob’s oversight in managing their supplies. As they grapple with their predicament, they learn about a cattle rustling issue affecting Ned's family's ranch, revealed through a letter from their foreman, Dick Watson. This revelation sparks their determination not only to meet their fathers but also to help tackle the ranch's troubles. The opening sets a tone of camaraderie and adventure while establishing the main characters' personalities through their light-hearted banter and resourcefulness, making it clear that an exciting journey lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Young, Clarence
Illustrator Owen, Robert Emmett, 1878-1957
Title The Motor Boys on a Ranch; or, Ned, Bob and Jerry Among the Cowboys
Credits Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Mystery and detective stories
Subject Automobiles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ranches -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cowboys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cattle stealing -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 52153
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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