| Author |
Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
| Title |
Dick Merriwell's Aëro Dash; Or, Winning Above the Clouds
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| Alternate Title |
Dick Merriwell's Aero Dash
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, Sue Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Dick Merriwell's Aëro Dash; Or, Winning Above the Clouds" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dick Merriwell and his friends, who are faced with the aftermath of a tragic accident involving a little girl. As the narrative unfolds, themes of responsibility, courage, and the quest for justice take center stage, focusing particularly on Merriwell as he strives to uncover the truth behind the child's injuries. The opening of the book introduces a chaotic scene where a reckless driver, Brose Stovebridge, speeds along a road and tragically hits a young girl who is left injured on the roadside. Instead of helping her, he panics and flees the scene. In stark contrast, Dick Merriwell and his companions come across the injured child soon after, and Merriwell takes charge by carrying her to safety and seeking medical assistance. This encounter sets the stage for the ensuing conflict as Merriwell becomes determined to find out who was responsible for the accident, leading to a tense exploration of guilt, deception, and moral cowardice. With a backdrop of racing and competition, the plot promises to escalate as Merriwell seeks to bring the truth to light. (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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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Dime novels
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| Subject |
Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64407 |
| Release Date |
Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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