Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 147 Castlemon, Harry 1842 1915 Fosdick, Charles Austin Castlemon, Henry Frank, the Young Naturalist Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Asad Razzaki and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Frank, the Young Naturalist" by Harry Castlemon is a fictional work written during the late 19th century. This engaging story centers on a young boy named Frank Nelson who possesses a passion for nature and wildlife, as well as a strong sense of curiosity and perseverance. The narrative unfolds in the quaint village of Lawrence, Maine, where Frank's adventures intertwine with his aspirations to excel academically while exploring the joys and challenges of the natural world around him. The opening of the book introduces Frank as a well-liked, determined sixteen-year-old boy who has taken a break from school to focus on his health. It describes his nurturing home environment, filled with his interests in natural history, hunting, and fishing. Frank is depicted as dedicated but struggling to balance his studies with his love for the outdoors. He is joined by his supportive sister, Julia, and his loyal dog, Bravo. The early narrative also hints at tensions with other boys in the village, particularly the influential Charles Morgan, suggesting potential conflicts and adventures that may lie ahead. The stage is set for a blend of natural exploration and interpersonal challenges, captivating readers who enjoy stories of youth, adventure, and determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Adventure stories Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction Cousins -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Naturalists -- Juvenile fiction Hunters -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: Novels 356640 2025-08-05T15:21:04.237842 text/html 331901 2024-10-28T19:28:28 text/html 260156 2025-08-05T15:21:11.574726 application/epub+zip 264410 2025-08-05T15:21:07.151796 application/epub+zip 189735 2025-08-05T15:21:05.943767 application/epub+zip 484889 2025-08-05T15:21:14.878722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 461199 2025-08-05T15:21:10.797729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322154 2022-09-06T20:31:00.828190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315219 2025-08-05T15:21:03.567853 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 295407 2024-10-28T19:28:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18093 2025-08-05T15:21:15.006760 application/rdf+xml 13952 2025-08-05T15:21:06.448749 image/jpeg 3880 2025-08-05T15:21:06.196750 image/jpeg 254570 2025-08-05T15:21:04.267780 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia