
Transcriber’s Notes:
THE SAFETY FIRST CLUB FIGHTS FIRE
CHAPTER I SAM BEARS WITNESS
CHAPTER II THE SAFETY FIRST CLUB
CHAPTER III THE OPEN AIR TREATMENT
CHAPTER IV THE CLUB AT THE COUNCIL ROCK
CHAPTER V LON GOES SCOUTING
CHAPTER VI POKE TAKES A FLYER
CHAPTER VII IN WHICH SAM PLAYS NEGOTIATOR
CHAPTER VIII DRAWING THE LINE
Sam Parker spends his study period perched by a bright window, trying to wrestle spring’s restless energy away from his English assignment. Around him, a small group of classmates—Willy “the Shark” Reynolds with his relentless math puzzles, and “Trojan” Walker, ever‑ready for a holiday—form the core of his informal circle. Their quiet rivalry with scheming classmates like Edward Zorn adds a subtle edge to the everyday school routine, while the principal and sub‑master hover nearby, ready to intervene at any moment.
When a sudden disturbance pulls Walker’s attention away from his work, the boys discover a hidden danger that threatens their school’s safety. United by a shared sense of responsibility, Sam, Willy, and Trojan rally the members of the Safety First Club to confront the looming threat. Their first test of teamwork and quick thinking sets the stage for a series of daring efforts to keep their campus safe, hinting at the challenges and camaraderie that will define their adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (330K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Penn Publishing Company, 1923.
Credits
Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
Release date
2023-02-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1863
A newspaper man turned storyteller, he wrote brisk, practical fiction for young readers, including adventure tales and the Safety First Club books. His work has the easy pace of someone who knew how to keep a story moving.
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