In Camp on the Big Sunflower

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leslie, Lawrence J.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"In Camp on the Big Sunflower" by Lawrence J. Leslie is a fictional novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of boys who embark on an adventurous camping trip, where they encounter various challenges and mysteries in the wilderness, including a curious incident involving a frightened boy and a search for freshwater pearls. The opening portion establishes a lively setting as the boys, including Max, Owen, Toby, and Steve, share conversations around a campfire at night. They exhibit camaraderie and playful banter about Toby's stutter and his alarming sighting of a creature in the woods, which stirs up excitement and fear among them. As they explore their surroundings and plan their next moves, hints of a treasure-hunting adventure unfold. Additionally, the narrative raises tension around the potential discovery of pearls and introduces an element of mystery regarding a boy watching their camp, setting the stage for further exploration of interpersonal dynamics and the unfolding adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by John Argus, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-11-01