Frank Merriwell's Reward by Burt L. Standish
"Frank Merriwell's Reward" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the late 19th century." The story revolves around Frank Merriwell, a character known for his athletic prowess and bravery, as he navigates a series of adventurous events with his friends. The novel opens with an action-packed scene involving a runaway automobile, setting the stage for Merriwell's heroic tendencies. "At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Frank and
his friends as they encounter a runaway electric hansom causing chaos in the street." Frank steps in to manage the vehicle, showcasing his quick thinking and bravery. Following this incident, a subplot unfolds involving Dunstan Kirk, who is in pursuit of a suspect named Morton Agnew, further complicating the narrative. As the friends discuss various matters, including the troubled pitcher Buck Badger and a forthcoming baseball game, tensions arise related to loyalty and personal preferences that hint at deeper character developments and conflicts to come. The opening highlights Merriwell's leadership qualities, sets up a sports backdrop, and introduces elements of camaraderie and rivalry among the young men, which are likely to be pivotal throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Frank Merriwell's Reward |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | College students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Yale University -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19402 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 171 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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