| Author |
Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Hastings, Howard L. (Howard Livingston), 1887-1955 |
| Title |
Tom Slade in the north woods
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| Original Publication |
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1927.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"Tom Slade in the North Woods" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the spirited character Tom Slade, who is a young scout with a rugged charm, known for his heroism and adventurous spirit. This book promises a blend of outdoor escapades, camaraderie among scouts, and an underlying mystery connected to the haunting past of a former camp. The opening of the book introduces Tom Slade's return to his suburban town after a summer spent at Temple Camp in the mountains, hinting at the transition from summer adventures to autumn's cozy familiarity. The narrator shares a fond familiarity with Tom, who is depicted as a local celebrity with an unconventional style. As the story unfolds, it teases the reader with elements of Tom’s heroism and hints of a tragic incident that took place at a nearby camp, particularly surrounding the mysterious death of a wealthy man's son. The narrative sets a tone of nostalgia and adventure as Tom prepares to embark on new endeavors, including the transformation of the desolate Leatherstocking Camp into a training ground for scoutmasters, while also alluding to the tragic past that looms in the shadows. (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 |
Camping -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72204 |
| Release Date |
Nov 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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