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Title: The Boy Tar
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Boy Tar" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story follows a young boy named Tar who embarks on a daring adventure after stowing away on a ship bound for Peru. While he expects an exciting journey, he quickly finds himself trapped in the ship's cargo hold and must navigate a perilous situation filled with challenges and dangers, particularly the terrifying presence of rats. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Philip Forster, an elderly man living in a peaceful seaside village, who beckons the attention of local boys eager to hear tales of adventure. He recounts his own boyhood experiences and a desire for the sea, hinting at the boy Tar's subsequent escapade. The narrative establishes a whimsical yet foreboding atmosphere as Forster reflects on his long absence from the village and begins to share a significant chapter from his life, leading naturally into the thrilling tale of Tar’s stowaway adventure and the unexpected challenges he faces aboard the ship. The early paragraphs promise a mix of exciting adventure and introspective narration, inviting readers to explore the themes of childhood curiosity and the inherent challenges of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Illustrator: Read, Edward
EBook No.: 25666
Published: Jun 1, 2008
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Boy Tar
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Boy Tar" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story follows a young boy named Tar who embarks on a daring adventure after stowing away on a ship bound for Peru. While he expects an exciting journey, he quickly finds himself trapped in the ship's cargo hold and must navigate a perilous situation filled with challenges and dangers, particularly the terrifying presence of rats. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Philip Forster, an elderly man living in a peaceful seaside village, who beckons the attention of local boys eager to hear tales of adventure. He recounts his own boyhood experiences and a desire for the sea, hinting at the boy Tar's subsequent escapade. The narrative establishes a whimsical yet foreboding atmosphere as Forster reflects on his long absence from the village and begins to share a significant chapter from his life, leading naturally into the thrilling tale of Tar’s stowaway adventure and the unexpected challenges he faces aboard the ship. The early paragraphs promise a mix of exciting adventure and introspective narration, inviting readers to explore the themes of childhood curiosity and the inherent challenges of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Illustrator: Read, Edward
EBook No.: 25666
Published: Jun 1, 2008
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.