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2015-07-01
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Shaler, Robert
The Boy Scouts for City Improvement
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"The Boy Scouts for City Improvement" by Robert Shaler is a children's adventure story likely written in the early 20th century. The book follows a group of Boy Scouts led by Assistant Scout Master Hugh Hardin as they take on a mission to clean up their town, encountering challenges and engaging in teamwork along the way. The central theme revolves around community improvement and youth empowerment. The opening of the book introduces us to two scouts, Hugh Hardin and his friend Billy Worth, who are relaxing under the shade of an oak tree on a hot September day. They observe the untidy state of their town, which leads to a conversation about how the Boy Scouts can initiate a cleanup effort. The boys express determination to tackle the issue of litter and engage in civic responsibility, highlighting the values of the Scout movement. As they brainstorm the project, they encounter amusing interactions and insights about their town’s residents, setting the stage for a series of adventures as they embark on their endeavor to improve their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
Mystery and detective stories
Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
Civic improvement -- Juvenile fiction
Urban beautification -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
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