Blackie Thorne at Camp Lenape

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Saxon, Carl

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Blackie Thorne at Camp Lenape" by Carl Saxon is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Blackie Thorne, a lively boy experiencing his first camping adventure at Camp Lenape, as he navigates the challenges of being a newcomer among seasoned campers. The book explores themes of camaraderie, personal growth, and the spirit of summer camp, encapsulating the essence of childhood innocence and adventure. At the start of the book, Blackie arrives at Camp Lenape with great excitement and anticipation. He clambers onto a hay-wagon filled with boys, eager to explore the camp's beauty and unique features, including a mysterious old house inhabited by a hermit known as Rattlesnake Joe. As Blackie settles into Tent Four, his new home, he interacts with fellow campers and begins to learn the ropes of camp life, from making his bunk to dealing with friendly pranks. This opening portion establishes a vibrant setting filled with youthful exuberance and hints at the adventures and friendships that lie ahead for Blackie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-03-23