The Boy Scouts as Forest Fire Fighters by Robert Shaler
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| Author | Shaler, Robert |
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| Title | The Boy Scouts as Forest Fire Fighters |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Rick Morris
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| Summary | "The Boy Scouts as Forest Fire Fighters" by Robert Shaler is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of Boy Scouts in the fictional town of Oakvale who are called to action to combat a threatening forest fire while also dealing with community skepticism about their abilities. The protagonist, Hugh Hardin, emerges as a courageous leader who inspires his fellow scouts to demonstrate their skills and bravery in the face of danger. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the tension within the community regarding the value of the Boy Scouts as a worthwhile organization. Hugh's determination to change the opinion of a reluctant community member, Mr. Prentice, sets the stage for their eventual confrontation with an impending forest fire. The opening chapters depict a snap of the boys’ camaraderie and their proactive spirit as they not only defend their town and assist those in need but also face personal challenges and obstacles along the way. Hugh's quick thinking during a dangerous situation emphasizes the themes of bravery, teamwork, and service that are characteristic of the Boy Scouts' ethos, as they rally to prevent destruction and save lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Mystery and detective stories |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Forest fires -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49967 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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