Third Warning : A Mystery Story for Girls

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson), 1878-1959.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Third Warning" by Roy J. Snell is a mystery story written in the late 1930s. The narrative centers around Florence Huyler and Captain Davie as they embark on a summer cruise to Isle Royale, only to be faced with a series of emergencies, including a raging forest fire threatening both the island's natural beauty and the lives of campers. Along the journey, the book captures youthful adventurous spirits, the theme of responsibility, and a mysterious antagonist that adds tension to the plot. The opening of the story introduces Florence and Dave aboard the motorboat "Wanderer", where they observe strange clouds on the horizon and become aware of a fire on Isle Royale. Florence's thoughts reveal her deep concerns about their ill-fated venture to run a passenger service on the island, and her worries escalate upon learning of the advancing fire. As they head toward Siskowit Bay to assist a group of campers, tensions arise between Dave and a disgruntled passenger, hinting at underlying conflicts. The urgency grows as they encounter the fierce flames, showcasing the bravery of Florence and her companions as they prepare to battle against nature to save both the campers and their boat. The stage is set for a tale of courage and resilience against unexpected challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 94.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2014-02-11