Frank and Andy Afloat; Or, The Cave on the Island

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Frank and Andy Afloat; Or, The Cave on the Island

by Vance Barnum

EN·~4 hours·32 chapters

Chapters

32 total

VANCE BARNUM

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CHAPTER - I. HIT BY A WHALE II. THE WRECKED MOTOR BOAT III. THE BOY'S RESCUE IV. "WHO ARE YOU?" V. SEEKING THE WRECK VI. CHET SEDLEY'S STYLE VII. A LIVELY CARGO VIII. ANDY IS CAUGHT IX. "THAR SHE BLOWS!" X. A RIVAL CLAIM XI. A FIRE ON BOARD XII. THE STRANGER AGAIN XIII. A MIDNIGHT SCARE XIV. THE WRECK AGAIN XV. ORDERED BACK XVI. ON THE SEARCH XVII. ON CLIFF ISLAND XVIII. "THERE HE IS!" XIX. IN THE CAVE XX. THE RISING TIDE XXI. DEATH IS NEAR XXII. THE STORM XXIII. TO THE RESCUE XXIV. THE ESCAPE XXV. A LUCKY QUARREL XXVI. THE PRISONER XXVII. SEARCHING THE WRECK XXVIII. BUILDING A RAFT XXIX. "SAIL HO!" XXX. THE ACCUSATION—CONCLUSION - FRANK AND ANDY AFLOAT - CHAPTER I - HIT BY A WHALE

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E-text prepared by Al Haines

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CHAPTER II - THE WRECKED MOTOR BOAT

14:38

CHAPTER III - THE BOY'S RESCUE

7:40

CHAPTER IV - "WHO ARE YOU?"

10:39

CHAPTER V - SEEKING THE WRECK

14:46

CHAPTER VI - CHET SEDLEY'S STYLE

13:02

CHAPTER VII - A LIVELY CARGO

10:41

CHAPTER VIII - ANDY IS CAUGHT

12:54

Description

Frank and Andy Racer are inseparable brothers who spend every summer on the breezy waters of Harbor View. A playful rowing race between the fifteen‑year‑old Frank and his younger, spirited sibling Andy turns into a thrilling sprint toward the dock, their friendly rivalry peppered with jokes and teasing songs. The lighthearted competition quickly gives way to a sudden, dramatic encounter when a massive whale surfaces, sending both skiffs careening into danger.

The crash lands the boys on a rocky shore where they must rely on quick thinking and their knowledge of the sea to survive. With a storm brewing and a mysterious cave beckoning, Frank and Andy face a maze of challenges—searching for wreckage, building a makeshift raft, and confronting unknown strangers. Their bond is tested as they navigate tides, hidden threats, and the promise of rescue, offering listeners a lively mix of adventure, humor, and youthful bravery.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (264K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-10-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Vance Barnum

Best known as a house name used for fast-moving adventure stories, this byline is tied to early twentieth-century children’s series filled with circus thrills, school rivalries, and outdoor exploits.

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