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Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line. The Adventures of the Motor Boys in Wartime
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- Nombre de pages146
- PrésentationBroché
- Poids0.199 kg
- Dimensions14,8 cm × 21,0 cm × 0,8 cm
- ISBN979-10-418-2540-0
- EAN9791041825400
- Date de parution25/08/2023
- ÉditeurCulturea
Résumé
Texte à corriger : "Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line" by Clarence Young is a thrilling tale set during the tumultuous times of World War I. The story follows the adventures of three close friends, Ned Slade, Bob Baker, and Jerry Hopkins, who are collectively known as the Motor Boys. They are stationed at Camp Dixton, a military training camp in the South, where they undergo rigorous drills and prepare for deployment to France.
The narrative begins with the boys engaged in bayonet practice, an intermediate part of their training, which is interrupted by a commotion involving a supposed German spy. This turns out to be Professor Snodgrass, a familiar character to the boys, who is actually conducting scientific research with his pet snake, Ticula. The professor's presence at the camp adds an element of intrigue as he reveals his mission to find two missing girls in Europe, a task that could secure him a significant inheritance.
The plot thickens with the unexpected arrival of three girls from the boys' hometown, accompanied by the excitable Andy Rush, who aspires to join the army despite his young age. The story weaves together themes of friendship, duty, and adventure, as the Motor Boys navigate the challenges of military life and the mysteries surrounding the professor's quest. The narrative is rich with humor, camaraderie, and the spirit of adventure, capturing the essence of youthful enthusiasm amidst the backdrop of war.
The narrative begins with the boys engaged in bayonet practice, an intermediate part of their training, which is interrupted by a commotion involving a supposed German spy. This turns out to be Professor Snodgrass, a familiar character to the boys, who is actually conducting scientific research with his pet snake, Ticula. The professor's presence at the camp adds an element of intrigue as he reveals his mission to find two missing girls in Europe, a task that could secure him a significant inheritance.
The plot thickens with the unexpected arrival of three girls from the boys' hometown, accompanied by the excitable Andy Rush, who aspires to join the army despite his young age. The story weaves together themes of friendship, duty, and adventure, as the Motor Boys navigate the challenges of military life and the mysteries surrounding the professor's quest. The narrative is rich with humor, camaraderie, and the spirit of adventure, capturing the essence of youthful enthusiasm amidst the backdrop of war.
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