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Goldfrap, John Henry
1879
1917
Lawton, Captain Wilbur
Deering, Fremont B.
Payson, Howard
Lawton, Wilbur
Dexter J. Forrester
West, Marvin
Forrester, Dexter J.
Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis)
1880
1952
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The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields
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"The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields" by Lieut. Howard Payson is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows a trio of boy scouts, Rob Blake, Merritt Crawford, and Tubby Hopkins, as they embark on a daring mission through war-torn Belgium during World War I. Their journey leads them into the midst of conflict as they strive to find a missing man vital to one of their families. At the start of the story, the boys have just landed in Antwerp, where they express their excitement and anxiety about the unfolding war. Each character showcases a distinct personality: Rob is the courageous leader, Merritt is determined yet cautious, and Tubby provides comic relief through his trepidation. The opening establishes a vivid setting of Belgium during the early days of the war, highlighting the chaos and destruction around them, as well as the camaraderie and resourcefulness they will need to navigate their dangerous adventure. As they prepare to delve deeper into the conflict, they confront the complexities of war and the challenging realities that accompany it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
Belgium -- Juvenile fiction
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World War I
Category: Historical Novels
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
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