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Title: The Boy Trapper
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Alan Johns and Andrew Sly
Summary: "The Boy Trapper" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around David Evans, a resourceful young boy determined to improve his family's struggling situation by trapping quails. The narrative delves into themes of family, ambition, and rivalry, particularly highlighting David's interactions with his indolent brother Dan and the brash newcomer Lester Brigham, who threatens David's plans. At the start of the novel, David grapples with the fallout from his father's reckless behavior during the war and the struggles of keeping his family afloat. His father’s absence leaves the burden of responsibility on David and his mother, as they try to piece together a living amid financial hardships. The opening chapters introduce David's determination to capture quails for a lucrative order while navigating the conflicts posed by Dan, who desires a share of the potential earnings, and Lester, who seeks to sabotage David's efforts. The challenges that arise set the stage for a blend of adventure, loyalty, and the quest for self-sufficiency in a post-war landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915
EBook No.: 18076
Published: Mar 29, 2006
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Boy Trapper
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Alan Johns and Andrew Sly
Summary: "The Boy Trapper" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around David Evans, a resourceful young boy determined to improve his family's struggling situation by trapping quails. The narrative delves into themes of family, ambition, and rivalry, particularly highlighting David's interactions with his indolent brother Dan and the brash newcomer Lester Brigham, who threatens David's plans. At the start of the novel, David grapples with the fallout from his father's reckless behavior during the war and the struggles of keeping his family afloat. His father’s absence leaves the burden of responsibility on David and his mother, as they try to piece together a living amid financial hardships. The opening chapters introduce David's determination to capture quails for a lucrative order while navigating the conflicts posed by Dan, who desires a share of the potential earnings, and Lester, who seeks to sabotage David's efforts. The challenges that arise set the stage for a blend of adventure, loyalty, and the quest for self-sufficiency in a post-war landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915
EBook No.: 18076
Published: Mar 29, 2006
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.