The Rover Boys out West; Or, The Search for a Lost Mine

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Rover Boys Out West; Or, The Search for a Lost Mine" by Edward Stratemeyer is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book continues the escapades of the Rover boys-Dick, Tom, and Sam-as they embark on a quest to locate a lost mine in the Colorado mining district, having faced numerous challenges and foes on their journey. This rich world of camaraderie, teamwork, and excitement will likely appeal to young readers who enjoy tales of adventure and friendship. The opening of the story transports readers to a jubilant and chaotic scene at Putnam Hall as the boys celebrate a football victory. However, their celebration quickly turns to peril when their stagecoach goes out of control, leading them to an impending disaster-an unfinished bridge. As the tense situation unfolds, readers learn about the boys' backgrounds and prior adventures, which hint at deeper challenges ahead, including rivalries with characters like Dan Baxter and Josiah Crabtree. The mix of school life, adventure, and the boys' strong bond establishes an engaging premise that promises more daring escapades as they venture westward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sean Pobuda

Notes:

Reading ease score: 92.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_Boys

Release date is 2004-07-01