
LAWRENCE J. LESLIE
CHAPTER - I.—AN ALARM IN THE CAMP - II.—TREASURE HUNTING - III.—WHAT OWEN KNEW - IV.—THE UNKNOWN SHELL GATHERERS - V.—A PUZZLER FOR MAX - VI.—THE FIRST CROP FROM THE RIVER - VII.—BANDY-LEGS WANTS TO KNOW - VIII.—A GREAT FIND - IX.—MAX WONDERS STILL MORE - X.—AT DEAD OF NIGHT - XI.—THE NEW COOK SPRINGS HIS SURPRISE - XII.—DANGER AHEAD ON THE TRAIL - XIII.—MAX PLAYS THE GOOD SAMARITAN - XIV.—SETTING THE MAN TRAP AGAIN - XV.—THE MYSTERY SOLVED—CONCLUSION - IN CAMP ON THE BIG SUNFLOWER. - CHAPTER I. - AN ALARM IN THE CAMP.
CHAPTER II - TREASURE HUNTING.
CHAPTER III. - WHAT OWEN KNEW.
CHAPTER IV. - THE UNKNOWN SHELL GATHERERS.
CHAPTER V. - A PUZZLER FOR MAX.
CHAPTER VI. - THE FIRST CROP FROM THE RIVER.
CHAPTER VII. - BANDY-LEGS WANTS TO KNOW.
CHAPTER VIII. - A GREAT FIND.
CHAPTER IX. - MAX WONDERS STILL MORE.
A night on the riverbank turns into a rattling mix of nerves and imagination for a troop of boys on a summer camp. When Toby, a shy lad with a speech impediment, spots a pair of glittering eyes, the group erupts into frantic speculation—wildcat, panther, even a ghost—each guess louder than the last. Their makeshift weapons and bravado clash with the crackle of the campfire, setting the stage for a chase that teeters between daring adventure and childish fear.
As the boys scramble through the darkness, secret fears surface and friendships are tested, while the forest hides more than just shadows. The story follows their attempts to solve the mystery, from treasure‑hunting clues to daring rescues, all layered with humor and earnest camaraderie. Listeners will find a lively, slice‑of‑summer tale that captures the thrill of youthful exploration and the bonds forged when the unknown looms just beyond the firelight.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (166K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for fast-moving adventure stories for younger readers, this early 20th-century writer filled his books with campfires, floods, forests, and outdoor mysteries. His surviving works still have the pull of classic boys' fiction, with friendship, resourcefulness, and danger always close at hand.
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