
CHAPTER I - THE EVERGREEN RIVER ON THE RAMPAGE
CHAPTER II - LENDING A HELPING HAND
CHAPTER III - ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE
CHAPTER IV - A BRAVE RESCUE
CHAPTER V - THE PRICE THEY PAID
CHAPTER VI - COMRADES IN DISTRESS
CHAPTER VII - THE SUBMERGED FARM-HOUSE
CHAPTER VIII - REFUGEES OF THE ROOF
CHAPTER IX - PREPARING FOR THE WORST
CHAPTER X - "ALL ABOARD!"
In the sleepy town of Carson, a relentless spring rain swells the Evergreen River beyond anything living memory recalls. Streets turn to waterways, shops shutter, and families scramble to hoist their belongings onto higher ground as the looming flood threatens to rewrite the town’s history. The atmosphere crackles with anxiety, yet the relentless rush of water also awakens a strange, almost electric excitement among the residents.
Amid the chaos, three inseparable friends—Max, Bandy‑legs, and the breath‑less but fleet‑footed Toby—stand at a street corner, watching the rising tide. Their distinct quirks—Max’s steady chatter, Bandy‑legs’s lanky gait, and Toby’s stammer‑turned‑whistle—make them a lively trio, ready to turn ordinary concerns into extraordinary deeds. As the town braces for disaster, these boys find themselves on the brink of an unexpected adventure, where courage, quick thinking, and friendship will be tested against the unforgiving floodwaters.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (227K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-04-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for brisk outdoor adventure stories, this early 20th-century writer filled his books with camps, floods, hidden cabins, and young heroes learning courage and loyalty.
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