The Boy Scouts and the Prize Pennant: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Boy Scouts and the Prize Pennant is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shaler, Robert.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Boy Scouts and the Prize Pennant" by Robert Shaler is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows a group of Boy Scouts, particularly focusing on Hugh Hardin, as they engage in outdoor activities, learn valuable life skills, and confront various challenges. The storyline revolves around their pursuit of a prize pennant, showcasing themes of teamwork, bravery, and the principles of scouting. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Hugh and his fellow scouts as they explore the woods, just before a violent storm hits. They must employ their knowledge of woodcraft to seek shelter, ultimately averting a dangerous situation by avoiding a hollow oak that could have been fatal during the storm. Soon after the storm, they discover the remnants of the big oak and begin to reflect on the importance of safety and teamwork, laying the groundwork for their upcoming adventures, which include a thrilling encounter with an aeronaut and escaped convicts.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Boy Scouts and the Prize Pennant
- Author credits: Shaler, Robert
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Balloonists -- Juvenile fiction
- Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
- Photography -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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