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Title: The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War
Alternate Title: The Fritz Straffers [sic]
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: R.G.P.M. van Giesen. Thank you, Pierre and Sasha!
Summary: "The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War" by Percy F. Westerman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the lives of young naval cadets during the tumultuous time preceding World War I, focusing on their adventures, ambitions, and the imminent conflict that awaits them. Through the eyes of the main characters—Hugh Holcombe, Sylvester (nicknamed Moke), and Nigel Farrar (known as Slogger)—the story grapples with themes of duty, friendship, and the reality of war. The opening of the novel introduces the three main characters waiting for a train, setting a lighthearted tone as they discuss their plans for the coming holidays. The character dynamics are quickly established: Holcombe is athletic and confident, Moke is studious yet clumsy, and Slogger is practical with a hint of recklessness. As they engage in banter about their aspirations and concerns regarding potential war, hints at the looming conflict are evident, reinforcing the gravity of the situation they are oblivious to at this moment. This blend of youthful exuberance and foreshadowing creates an engaging opening that invites readers to delve deeper into the characters' journeys and the unfolding narrative of wartime experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis), 1876-1959
Illustrator: Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928
EBook No.: 65262
Published: May 5, 2021
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War
Alternate Title: The Fritz Straffers [sic]
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: R.G.P.M. van Giesen. Thank you, Pierre and Sasha!
Summary: "The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War" by Percy F. Westerman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the lives of young naval cadets during the tumultuous time preceding World War I, focusing on their adventures, ambitions, and the imminent conflict that awaits them. Through the eyes of the main characters—Hugh Holcombe, Sylvester (nicknamed Moke), and Nigel Farrar (known as Slogger)—the story grapples with themes of duty, friendship, and the reality of war. The opening of the novel introduces the three main characters waiting for a train, setting a lighthearted tone as they discuss their plans for the coming holidays. The character dynamics are quickly established: Holcombe is athletic and confident, Moke is studious yet clumsy, and Slogger is practical with a hint of recklessness. As they engage in banter about their aspirations and concerns regarding potential war, hints at the looming conflict are evident, reinforcing the gravity of the situation they are oblivious to at this moment. This blend of youthful exuberance and foreshadowing creates an engaging opening that invites readers to delve deeper into the characters' journeys and the unfolding narrative of wartime experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis), 1876-1959
Illustrator: Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928
EBook No.: 65262
Published: May 5, 2021
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.