| Author |
Chapman, Allen |
| Title |
Ralph on the Engine; Or, The Young Fireman of the Limited Mail
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| Series Title |
The railroad series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Ralph on the Engine; Or, The Young Fireman of the Limited Mail" by Allen Chapman is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story features Ralph Fairbanks, a young and ambitious fireman at the Great Northern Railroad, navigating various challenges while proving his mettle in a male-dominated world. The book combines themes of bravery, responsibility, and the pursuit of justice against the backdrop of train operations. At the start of the story, Ralph is assigned to a night freight run, embarking on a journey filled with tension and intrigue. When he identifies a land slide on the tracks, he suspects foul play and sets out to thwart a potential train robbery involving old enemies. As he demonstrates quick thinking and bravery, Ralph becomes embroiled in a larger conflict involving deceitful figures, all while working alongside seasoned railroad professionals who recognize his dedication and skill. The unfolding adventure promises to captivate young readers with its combination of action and moral lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Railroad stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28292 |
| Release Date |
Mar 9, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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