The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers by Francis Rolt-Wheeler

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Author Rolt-Wheeler, Francis, 1876-1960
LoC No. 15018115
Title The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Boy With the U.S. Life-Savers" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is a children’s adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Eric Swift, a young volunteer in the U.S. Life-Saving Corps, who engages in thrilling rescues along the coast, highlighting themes of bravery and teamwork. The narrative focuses on his experience, camaraderie with fellow lifesavers, and his aspirations to join the Coast Guard, emphasizing both action and the importance of swimming and safety at sea. The opening of the book sets the stage for Eric's daring endeavors as he responds to a distress call on a moonlit beach, illustrating the tense and exhilarating nature of life-saving efforts. The reader is introduced to the immediacy of rescue, as Eric and his companions navigate the rough sea to save a drowning man, showcasing their training, quick thinking, and resilience. As they perform artificial respiration on the rescued individual, discussions about various life-saving techniques reveal the characters' dedication and the educational aspects of the narrative, creating a vivid picture of life-saving missions that combine excitement, heroism, and valuable lessons in water safety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Lifesaving -- Juvenile fiction
Subject United States. Coast Guard -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 31259
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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