| Author |
Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace), 1887- |
| Title |
The Boy Allies with Uncle Sam's Cruisers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sean Pobuda
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| Summary |
"The Boy Allies with Uncle Sam's Cruisers" by Clair W. Hayes is a historical adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century, during the time of World War I. The story follows two young protagonists, Jack Templeton and Frank Chadwick, who find themselves caught up in naval missions as they embark on various daring exploits, guided by the British nobleman Lord Hastings, involving British and American efforts against German forces at sea. The opening portion of the book introduces Jack and Frank in London right before they set sail on a new mission, with Jack returning from a previous naval adventure. They learn about the imminent engagement of American troops in the European theater and express their eagerness to support the efforts against Germany. The narrative swiftly builds tension by showcasing Jack’s experience aboard a British destroyer and the dangers faced when dealing with German mines, illustrating themes of bravery, camaraderie, and youthful daring as they prepare for the unfolding conflict. The chapter sets a vivid atmosphere of anticipation and excitement, beckoning readers into a world of military excitement and youthful heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6072 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 20, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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