The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House

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The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House

by Ross Kay

EN·~4 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total
1

E-text prepared by Roger Frank, Juliet Sutherland,

2:49
2

CHAPTER I—THE OLD MEEKER HOUSE

10:36
3

CHAPTER II—COWBOYS AND SKINNERS

9:33
4

CHAPTER III—INTO THE HAUNTED HOUSE

10:07
5

CHAPTER IV—FLIGHT

9:37
6

CHAPTER V—A SURPRISE

10:48
7

CHAPTER VI—A PRISONER

11:26
8

CHAPTER VII—AN ESCAPE

10:03
9

CHAPTER VIII—THE LOST CAR

10:47
10

CHAPTER IX—ANOTHER FLIGHT

10:26

Description

The story follows four energetic friends who live in a quiet countryside where a crumbling, centuries‑old house looms at the edge of town. Local folklore whispers that the building is haunted, and even the bravest children steer clear of its shadowy porch. When the boys hear the old tales for the first time, their curiosity ignites, and they decide to explore the mysterious Meeker House and uncover the truth behind the rumors.

Their adventure quickly turns into a lively mix of daring sleuthing, clever teamwork, and a few unexpected surprises that test their resolve. As they tiptoe through dusty rooms and listen for strange noises, the boys learn to separate fact from fanciful gossip, gaining confidence and a deeper bond with one another. The narrative blends lighthearted banter with gentle suspense, offering a charming slice of rural life while encouraging listeners to face the unknown with courage and good humor.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (250K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-04-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Ross Kay

Best known for fast-moving adventure stories for young readers, this early 20th-century writer filled his books with boats, treasure hunts, war reporting, and boys who plunge straight into action. His stories capture the brisk, energetic style that made juvenile series fiction so popular in the 1910s.

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