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The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island
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BOOKS FOR BOYS
THE Y. M. C. A. BOYS ON BASS ISLAND
CHAPTER II AN INVASION OF PIGS
CHAPTER III THE BOY WHO HAD PROMISED
CHAPTER IV MR. NOCKER SPRINGS A SURPRISE
CHAPTER V A BRIGHT PROSPECT AHEAD
CHAPTER VI MAKING CAMP ON BASS ISLAND
CHAPTER VII IN THE GRIP OF THE SQUALL
A lively group of boys from a bustling little mill town gathers on the makeshift baseball field, eager to prove their talent and bring pride to their community. Their games are full of spirited chatter, daring plays, and the hopeful chatter of a town that dreams of a real team. Amid the dust‑filled innings, friendships deepen and a sense of purpose takes root, as the youngsters imagine a brighter future for their hometown.
When summer brings them to the remote Russabaga camp on Bass Island, the boys find more than just fresh air and new teammates. A puzzling incident hints at a hidden secret on the island, and the boys’ curiosity turns their vacation into a real‑world investigation. Together they balance the thrill of sport with the intrigue of uncovering clues, learning teamwork in ways they never expected.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (301K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York: Cupples & Leon Company, 1916.
Credits
David Edwards, Debrah Thompson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2023-08-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known as a house pseudonym linked to the Stratemeyer Syndicate, this name appears on early 20th-century boys' adventure stories built around teamwork, sports, and camp-life mystery.
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