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Title: Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer
Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a novel written in the late 1910s. The story follows a young American named Tom Slade, nicknamed "Thatchy," who serves as a motorcycle dispatch rider during World War I. As he navigates through the war-torn landscapes of France, the plot delves into themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the experiences of young soldiers in combat. At the start of the story, Tom embarks on a mission under the moonlit skies, setting off from a relatively safe area to deliver important messages for his superiors. Along the way, his character is introduced as a thoughtful yet tough young man, reflecting on his past and military camaraderie. The opening also showcases his interactions with French children, giving a glimpse of humanity amid the chaos of war. As Tom's journey unfolds, he encounters various scenes that highlight the harsh realities of war, including injured soldiers and the haunting remnants of previous battles. The stage is set for a compelling narrative of a soldier's growth, bravery, and the complexities of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950
Illustrator: Owen, Robert Emmett, 1878-1957
EBook No.: 19495
Published: Oct 8, 2006
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer
Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a novel written in the late 1910s. The story follows a young American named Tom Slade, nicknamed "Thatchy," who serves as a motorcycle dispatch rider during World War I. As he navigates through the war-torn landscapes of France, the plot delves into themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the experiences of young soldiers in combat. At the start of the story, Tom embarks on a mission under the moonlit skies, setting off from a relatively safe area to deliver important messages for his superiors. Along the way, his character is introduced as a thoughtful yet tough young man, reflecting on his past and military camaraderie. The opening also showcases his interactions with French children, giving a glimpse of humanity amid the chaos of war. As Tom's journey unfolds, he encounters various scenes that highlight the harsh realities of war, including injured soldiers and the haunting remnants of previous battles. The stage is set for a compelling narrative of a soldier's growth, bravery, and the complexities of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950
Illustrator: Owen, Robert Emmett, 1878-1957
EBook No.: 19495
Published: Oct 8, 2006
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.