| Author |
Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
| Title |
The Rover Boys at School; Or, The Cadets of Putnam Hall
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sean Pobuda
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| Summary |
"The Rover Boys at School; Or, The Cadets of Putnam Hall" by Edward Stratemeyer is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around three lively brothers—Dick, Tom, and Sam Rover—as they transition from their carefree country life to the disciplined environment of a military academy. The book aims to entertain and provide insights into the experiences of young boys at a boarding school, particularly one with a military focus. The opening of the book introduces the Rover boys and their motivations for enrolling in Putnam Hall Military Academy, as they seek a change from their monotonous life on a farm. We see the boys' playful mischief and their interactions with relatives, setting the tone for the challenges they face ahead. As the boys prepare to leave home, they discover the strict environment awaiting them, alongside hints of the adventures to come, including encounters with a bully and the dynamics of brotherhood as they navigate the new world of cadet life. The narrative promises excitement and camaraderie as the brothers embark on their journey together. (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 |
Schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5780 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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