| Author |
Wyckoff, Capwell, 1903-1953 |
| Title |
The Mercer Boys' Cruise in the Lassie
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Mercer Boys' Cruise in the Lassie" by Capwell Wyckoff is a thrilling adventure novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the Mercer brothers, Don and Jim, along with their friend Terry Mackson, as they set sail in their sloop, the Lassie, seeking excitement and adventure but soon find themselves embroiled in real danger from marine bandits. This novel is part of a series, indicating the ongoing adventures of these young protagonists. The opening of the book sets the stage for an adventurous summer for the Mercer boys and their companion, Terry, who eagerly prepares for their cruise. They successfully launch their sloop after fixing the engine and gather supplies for their journey along the Maine coast. However, their adventure quickly turns into a suspenseful experience when they encounter trouble, including a group of suspicious characters described as marine bandits. The narrative introduces the boys' camaraderie and bravery and hints at the challenges they will face as they sail toward the enigmatic Mystery Island, adding intrigue and excitement from the very beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery and detective stories
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| Subject |
Outlaws -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55335 |
| Release Date |
Aug 11, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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