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CHAPTER I - TED DECIDES TO ACCEPT
CHAPTER II - PLANS ARE MADE TO MEET TED
CHAPTER III - TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO
CHAPTER IV - TED MEETS STRONG
CHAPTER V - SETTING A TRAP
CHAPTER VI - STRONG SEEMS CHECKMATED
CHAPTER VII - THE DICTAPHONE AT WORK
CHAPTER VIII - WINCKEL CALLS A HALT
CHAPTER IX - AT OTTAWA
Ted Marsh is a quick‑witted Chicago newsboy whose life takes a dramatic turn when a daring rescue from a tenement fire lands him under the care of a Canadian rancher. After months of hard‑won freedom on the Double X Ranch and a stint at Wayland Academy, Ted discovers a talent for staying calm when danger looms. His natural leadership and fearless spirit earn him the respect of both his new friends and the adults who watch him grow.
Now, Captain Wilson appears with a confidential request that could change the course of Ted’s life. He explains a looming threat—rumors of covert German activity that could spill over into Canada—and asks the boy to undertake a secret assignment, trusting only his judgment and courage. With his youthful optimism and a promise of secrecy, Ted faces a choice that will test his loyalty and resourcefulness, setting the stage for an adventure that blends personal growth with a hint of international intrigue.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (94K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-05-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1884
Best known for brisk, adventure-filled stories for young readers, this early 20th-century American writer published popular series fiction under the name Elmer Sherwood. His books follow resourceful boys through scouting, travel, wartime service, and frontier exploits.
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