
VANCE BARNUM
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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CHAPTER II - THE WRECKED MOTOR BOAT
CHAPTER III - THE BOY'S RESCUE
CHAPTER IV - "WHO ARE YOU?"
CHAPTER V - SEEKING THE WRECK
CHAPTER VI - CHET SEDLEY'S STYLE
CHAPTER VII - A LIVELY CARGO
CHAPTER VIII - ANDY IS CAUGHT
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.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (264K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-10-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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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