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Barclay, Vera C. (Vera Charlesworth)
1893
1989
Barclay, V. C. (Vera Charlesworth)
Barclay, Vera Charlesworth
20013702
The mysterious tramp
$aLondon :$bC. Arthur Pearson, Ltd., $c1920.
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"The Mysterious Tramp" by Vera C. Barclay is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around three mischievous boys—David, Bill, and Nipper—who are facing the arrival of a strict governess, Miss Prince, while navigating their wild shenanigans amidst changing lives. The narrative also introduces a mysterious tramp whose past is intertwined with the lives of the boys, hinting at themes of adventure and friendship. The opening of the book sets the stage for the boys' antics and their complicated relationship with authority figures, particularly Miss Prince, whom they are determined to rebel against. While initially they plot ways to unsettle her, their encounter with the tramp introduces a deeper narrative element. The boys express fascination and curiosity about the stranger, indicating that his presence might lead to crucial developments in the story. As the boys navigate their mischief, the groundwork is laid for themes of personal growth and the impact of human connection, hinting at adventures that await them with both the governess and the mysterious stranger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/mysterioustramp00barc/mode/2up
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1920
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Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Adventure stories
Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Tramps -- Juvenile fiction
Kidnapping victims -- Juvenile fiction
Cub Scouts -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
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