A Cruise in the Sky; or, The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl by H. L. Sayler

"A Cruise in the Sky; or, The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl" by H. L. Sayler is a children’s adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows young Andrew "Andy" Leighton and his mother as they arrive in the small town of Valkaria, Florida, after the death of Andy’s uncle, who was an eccentric inventor. The narrative blends elements of discovery and exploration as Andy becomes captivated with his uncle’s inventions, particularly an outstanding aeroplane motor, leading them into an ambitious endeavor that promises adventure. At the start of the tale, Andy and his mother disembark from a train in Valkaria, only to find themselves in an unexpected situation, struggling to reunite with their luggage and navigate their new surroundings. Initial nerves are calmed when they meet Captain Joe Anderson, a friend of Andy's late uncle, who offers them hospitality and hints at the unusual projects the uncle left behind. The plot is steeped in curiosity and innovation, especially as Andy discovers a model of a guiding tail for aeroplanes and a mysterious unfinished letter to a prominent aeronautic engineer, setting the stage for an exciting adventure that intertwines personal growth and the possibility of flight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Sayler, H. L. (Harry Lincoln), 1863-1913
Illustrator Riesenberg, Sidney H., 1885-1971
Title A Cruise in the Sky; or, The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl
Series Title The Aeroplane Boys Series, no. 5
Credits Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Florida -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 57882
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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