Second Base Sloan by Christy Mathewson

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Author Mathewson, Christy, 1880-1925
Illustrator Caswell, Edward C., 1879-1963
Title Second Base Sloan
Note Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Second Base Sloan" by Christy Mathewson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story primarily follows two boys, Wayne Torrence Sloan and Junius Brutus Bartow Tasker, as they navigate life on the road after running away from home. Set against the backdrop of their journey northward, the novel explores themes of friendship, survival, and the struggle against societal challenges. At the start of the narrative, Wayne and Junius find themselves huddled together with their yellow dog, Sam, in the cold at dawn after being awakened and forced out of a freight train. As they discuss their uncertain situation while observing the morning sky, the boys reflect on the reasons behind their journey and their motivations for leaving home. The story captures their banter and camaraderie, revealing their different backgrounds yet shared aspirations as they set out to find work and a better life amid the backdrop of a stark, unfamiliar world in search of food and shelter. Their relationship and individual personalities are portrayed through their conversations and actions, setting the tone for their adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Baseball -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Baseball stories
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EBook-No. 52407
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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