The Pony Rider Boys in New England; or, An Exciting Quest in the Maine Wilderness

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patchin, Frank Gee, 1861-1925

Series:

The Pony Rider Boys, number 10

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Pony Rider Boys in New England; or, An Exciting Quest in the Maine Wilderness" by Frank Gee Patchin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows a group of adventurous boys, including the main character Tad Butler, as they prepare for and embark on an exciting summer trip to the Maine wilderness. Themes of friendship, bravery, and outdoor survival are likely prevalent throughout their journey. The opening of the story introduces Tad Butler, who is grappling with the disappointment of not being able to join his friends on a trip to the Maine Woods due to his mother's illness. As he interacts with his companions-Walter Perkins, Ned Rector, and the humorous "Chunky" Brown-their talk about preparations and their camaraderie highlights their excitement and plans for adventure. Tad's sense of responsibility for his mother contrasts sharply with his friends' eagerness to venture into the wild, setting the stage for the unfolding events as they journey toward the Maine wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ann Boulais

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-03-12