The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave by Ross Kay
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About this eBook
| Author | Kay, Ross |
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| Title | The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave |
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Produced by Roger Frank, D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave" by Ross Kay is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows four boys—Fred Button, John Clemens, Grant Jones, and George Washington Sanders—as they embark on a sea voyage aboard the brig "Josephine", with aspirations of adventure and treasure on their journey to Buenos Aires. The opening chapters set the stage for the boys' nautical escapades, introducing them to the excitement and dangers of sailing, as well as the quirky dynamics of their friendship. The opening of the novel begins with the boys excitedly preparing for their journey, where we meet each character with their distinct traits and humor. As the "Josephine" sets sail, Fred Button faces a terrifying moment when he slips while trying to assist the crew, causing alarm amongst his friends. This incident leads to a bonding moment among the boys as they rally around Fred when he recovers. Shortly after, a storm strikes, leading to a dramatic fire onboard the ship that forces the boys and some crew members to abandon the ship in a life boat. The challenges continue as their boat's safety becomes compromised, highlighting themes of bravery, teamwork, and adventure that are likely to engage young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Islands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30950 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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