The Golden Skull: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story by Harold L. Goodwin
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| Author | Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland), 1914-1990 |
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| Title | The Golden Skull: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Golden Skull: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story" by Harold L. Goodwin is a novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows the adventures of Rick Brant and his friends as they embark on a quest in the Philippines to discover the legendary golden skull linked to the Ifugao culture, all while dealing with mysterious enemies and the dangers of the region. The characters include Rick, his companion Scotty, and the archaeologist Dr. Anthony Briotti, providing a rich blend of scientific exploration and thrilling action. The opening of the story finds Rick Brant and Don Scott aboard the freighter "Asiatic Dream", where they are enjoying a game of three-dimensional chess under the oppressive tropical heat. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when they encounter a mysterious assailant aboard the ship, suggesting trouble awaits in their quest to uncover the fabled golden skull. As they arrive in Manila, the stakes are raised with warnings from locals and unexpected encounters with dubious characters, alluding to potential threats as they prepare for their expedition into the mountainous regions that could lead them to ancient treasures and perilous situations. The narrative establishes a thrilling tone, engaging readers with the promise of adventure and intrigue in the backdrop of Filipino culture and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Philippines -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Scientists -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Archaeologists -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32270 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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