Tom Swift and his chest of secrets : or, Tracing the stolen inventions by Appleton
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"Tom Swift and His Chest of Secrets, or Tracing the Stolen Inventions" by Victor Appleton is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the young inventor Tom Swift as he navigates the challenges of safeguarding his cutting-edge inventions from potential thieves and uncovering a mystery that threatens his father’s reputation. The narrative combines elements of science fiction with the themes of innovation and teamwork, featuring Tom
and his loyal friends and allies. At the start of the novel, Tom Swift is busy organizing a treasure chest filled with valuable blueprints and plans for his revolutionary inventions. Amidst his work, the introduction of several quirky characters, including his loyal giant assistant Koku and the eccentric Mr. Damon, sets a light-hearted tone. However, the atmosphere shifts dramatically when a crash outside signals potential trouble, leading Tom to confront unexpected hazards, including interference from nosy individuals and the looming threat of industrial espionage regarding his inventions. With a blend of humor and suspense, the opening captures the essence of Tom's adventurous spirit and ignites curiosity about the mysteries to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Appleton, Victor |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 25006707 |
| Title | Tom Swift and his chest of secrets : or, Tracing the stolen inventions |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, 1925. |
| Credits | Delphine Lettau, Greg Weeks, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72659 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72659-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 203 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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