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Title: Highway Pirates; or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Highway Pirates; or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne" by Harold Avery is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows young Sylvester Eden and his friend Miles Coverthorne as they engage in schoolboy adventures against the backdrop of a family mystery at Coverthorne Hall, which involves hidden secrets and a potential family feud. The narrative is set in the context of the early 1830s, providing a lens into the school life and childhood conflicts of boys during that time. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Sylvester and Miles as they flee from a rival group of boys known as the "Eagles." Their escapade leads to a thrilling chase, illustrating the playful yet competitive nature of their interactions. The incident sets the stage for deeper themes of friendship, rivalry, and mystery; particularly concerning the enigmatic "secret place" mentioned in conversation between the boys. In the wake of tragic news regarding Miles's family, including his father's shocking injury, the story transitions into a more serious tone, hinting at the complexities of family dynamics, inheritance, and hidden legacies that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Avery, Harold, 1867-1943
EBook No.: 33680
Published: Sep 9, 2010
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Highway Pirates; or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Highway Pirates; or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne" by Harold Avery is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows young Sylvester Eden and his friend Miles Coverthorne as they engage in schoolboy adventures against the backdrop of a family mystery at Coverthorne Hall, which involves hidden secrets and a potential family feud. The narrative is set in the context of the early 1830s, providing a lens into the school life and childhood conflicts of boys during that time. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Sylvester and Miles as they flee from a rival group of boys known as the "Eagles." Their escapade leads to a thrilling chase, illustrating the playful yet competitive nature of their interactions. The incident sets the stage for deeper themes of friendship, rivalry, and mystery; particularly concerning the enigmatic "secret place" mentioned in conversation between the boys. In the wake of tragic news regarding Miles's family, including his father's shocking injury, the story transitions into a more serious tone, hinting at the complexities of family dynamics, inheritance, and hidden legacies that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Avery, Harold, 1867-1943
EBook No.: 33680
Published: Sep 9, 2010
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.