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Title: Dave Porter in the South Seas; or, The Strange Cruise of the Stormy Petrel
Credits:
Produced by Sharon Verougstraete, Curtis Weyant and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Dave Porter in the South Seas; or, The Strange Cruise of the Stormy Petrel" by Edward Stratemeyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure tale follows the main character, Dave Porter, a bright and determined boy with a mysterious past, as he embarks on a journey to discover more about his origins in the South Seas. Accompanied by friends from Oak Hall, Dave's quest is filled with challenges, rivalries, and the prospect of encountering unique cultures and dangers along the way. The opening of the story introduces us to the boys at Oak Hall, highlighting their camaraderie and the challenges they face, particularly with a bully named Gus Plum. We learn about Dave’s backstory, including childhood struggles in a poorhouse and a growing desire to uncover his heritage. Potential troubles with Plum add tension to Dave's life, while hints of an exciting trip to the South Seas set the stage for the adventure to come. This foundation not only builds anticipation but also raises questions about relationships and personal growth, making it an engaging read for those who enjoy coming-of-age stories with adventure and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930
Illustrator: Hazelton, I. B. (Isaac Brewster), 1875-1943
EBook No.: 34347
Published: Nov 17, 2010
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Missing persons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mystery and detective stories
Subject: Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Father and child -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Dave Porter in the South Seas; or, The Strange Cruise of the Stormy Petrel
Credits:
Produced by Sharon Verougstraete, Curtis Weyant and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Dave Porter in the South Seas; or, The Strange Cruise of the Stormy Petrel" by Edward Stratemeyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure tale follows the main character, Dave Porter, a bright and determined boy with a mysterious past, as he embarks on a journey to discover more about his origins in the South Seas. Accompanied by friends from Oak Hall, Dave's quest is filled with challenges, rivalries, and the prospect of encountering unique cultures and dangers along the way. The opening of the story introduces us to the boys at Oak Hall, highlighting their camaraderie and the challenges they face, particularly with a bully named Gus Plum. We learn about Dave’s backstory, including childhood struggles in a poorhouse and a growing desire to uncover his heritage. Potential troubles with Plum add tension to Dave's life, while hints of an exciting trip to the South Seas set the stage for the adventure to come. This foundation not only builds anticipation but also raises questions about relationships and personal growth, making it an engaging read for those who enjoy coming-of-age stories with adventure and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930
Illustrator: Hazelton, I. B. (Isaac Brewster), 1875-1943
EBook No.: 34347
Published: Nov 17, 2010
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Missing persons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mystery and detective stories
Subject: Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Father and child -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.