Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle; Or, Fun and Adventures on the Road by Appleton
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| Author | Appleton, Victor |
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| Title | Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle; Or, Fun and Adventures on the Road |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle; Or, Fun and Adventures on the Road" by Victor Appleton is a fictional novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the inventive and adventurous young protagonist, Tom Swift, as he embarks on various escapades involving a motor-cycle, invented by his father, a wealthy inventor named Barton Swift. As Tom navigates through complications with antagonistic characters and a daring mission, the tale combines elements of adventure and ingenuity. The opening of the book introduces Tom Swift and his daily life, highlighting his friendly yet rivalrous relationship with another boy, Andy Foger, who nearly runs him over while speeding in his automobile. Following a narrow escape, Tom's father entrusts him with a valuable letter regarding a new invention, emphasizing the importance of keeping their innovations secure from prying eyes. As Tom rides to deliver the letter, he encounters various challenges, including a loose motor-cyclist and a runaway horse, showcasing his bravery and problem-solving skills. Suspicion arises with strange men showing interest in his father's inventions, setting the stage for adventurous encounters and conflicts that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Motorcycles -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4230 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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