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Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
1868
1922
Hancock, Harrie Irving
The High School Boys' Fishing Trip
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"The High School Boys' Fishing Trip" by H. Irving Hancock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of high school boys, led by Dick Prescott and Tom Reade, as they embark on a fishing trip that promises adventure and camaraderie. Through their antics, readers are introduced to themes of friendship, youthful mischief, and the challenges faced when the boys encounter unforeseen complications along their journey. At the start of the tale, readers are greeted with an engaging scene involving Tom Reade and a young boy named Timmy Finbrink, who is avoiding a punishment from his father. Tom devises a clever prank using a bottle to distract Timmy's father, allowing Timmy to sneak into the house. The narrative then shifts focus to Dick Prescott and Tom Reade's plans for their fishing trip, as they gather their friends and discuss the logistics of their adventure. The group is characterized by their playful banter and camaraderie, setting the stage for the mischief and challenges they will undoubtedly face during their trip into the wilderness. As the boys prepare for their journey, hints of rivalry emerge, hinting at the potential for conflict with other boys in their school who may wish to thwart their fun. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Fishing -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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