The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa by Gerald Breckenridge
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| Author | Breckenridge, Gerald, 1889?-1964 |
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| Title | The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank |
| Summary | "The Radio Boys in Darkest Africa" by Gerald Breckenridge is an adventurous novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows a trio of boys—Jack Hampton, Frank Merrick, and Bob Temple—who use their ingenuity and radio technology to help their Kikuyu friend Wimba, who is unfairly tried for murder by Chief Ruku-Ru. Their escapades take them through trials and tribulations in Central Africa, highlighting themes of friendship, bravery, and the clash between cultures. At the start of the story, the boys are deeply concerned about Wimba’s fate as he is accused of murdering a tribesman. Set in the Kikuyu territory of British East Africa, the boys—attending the trial and witnessing the grave injustice—devise a daring plan to save Wimba. They successfully employ their knowledge of radio technology to create the illusion of a supernatural voice, convincing Chief Ruku-Ru of Wimba’s innocence. This thrilling opening sets the stage for the boys' further adventures as they navigate the challenges of this unfamiliar land while solidifying their friendship and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Africa -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Radio -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63099 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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