
CHAPTER I HE APPEARS
CHAPTER II MUG
CHAPTER III THE SOLEMN VOW
CHAPTER IV THE NOON HOUR
CHAPTER V QUEEN TUT
CHAPTER VI THE SAFETY PATROL
CHAPTER VII I AM THE LAW
CHAPTER VIII THE PROTECTOR
CHAPTER IX THE PARADE
CHAPTER X THE FIXER
Meet a plucky twelve‑year‑old Scout whose imagination turns a quiet suburban street into a laboratory of daring schemes. When his sister locks the house to keep his secret costume plans hidden, Pee‑wee slips out the window and begins constructing a homemade aerial rig from broomsticks, pulleys and wire, intent on catching the whispers of the night. His inventive spirit is matched only by his determination to prove his honor to his friends and to the girls who think they can keep secrets from him.
From the porch roof he eyes the towering elm across the lawn and launches a makeshift projectile—a flat‑iron handle tied to fishing line—aiming to rig a simple messenger system. The attempts fumble and tangle, yet each setback fuels his next clever contraption, keeping listeners laughing at his relentless trial‑and‑error. As school looms and a neighborhood masquerade approaches, Pee‑wee’s antics promise more inventive escapades, showcasing the boundless energy of a boy who refuses to be out‑smarted.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (198K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Release date
2020-01-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1950
A hugely popular early 20th-century writer for young readers, he turned camping trips, troop life, and everyday mischief into fast-moving adventure stories. His books helped shape the spirit of classic Boy Scout fiction for a generation of American readers.
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