Dave Porter on Cave Island; Or, A Schoolboy's Mysterious Mission: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Dave Porter on Cave Island; Or, A Schoolboy's Mysterious Mission: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Dave Porter on Cave Island; Or, A Schoolboy's Mysterious Mission is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Dave Porter on Cave Island; Or, A Schoolboy's Mysterious Mission" by Edward Stratemeyer is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This book is part of the Dave Porter series, which chronicles the exploits of the protagonist, Dave Porter, a resourceful and determined schoolboy. In this installment, he returns home from school for the Christmas holidays, facing new challenges and mysterious events tied to his family's reputation and his nemeses, Jasniff and Merwell. The opening of the book sets the scene for Dave and his friends as they embark on a long-awaited skating trip to Squirrel Island. Amidst their excitement, the story hints at an underlying tension as Dave reveals to his chums that he feels troubled by the return of old adversaries, who are conspiring to ruin his reputation and create trouble for his family. As the group enjoys their outing, they discover that their belongings, including food and skates, have mysteriously vanished, prompting Dave to suspect that his enemies may be involved. The beginning not only establishes the camaraderie among the boys but also prepares the reader for a tale filled with adventure, mystery, and the challenges of adolescent relationships.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dave Porter on Cave Island; Or, A Schoolboy's Mysterious Mission
- Author credits: Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Burglary -- Juvenile fiction
- Islands -- Juvenile fiction
- Mystery and detective stories
- Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
- Sea stories
- Thieves -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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