
audiobook
CHAPTER I - A SKY RIDE
CHAPTER II - A NEW IDEA
CHAPTER III - THE BIG OFFER
CHAPTER IV - MR. DAMON'S WHIZZER
CHAPTER V - TOM'S PROJECT
CHAPTER VI - MAKING PLANS
CHAPTER VII - A PROBLEM IN SOUND
CHAPTER VIII - THROUGH THE ROOF
CHAPTER IX - AFTER A SPY
CHAPTER X - A BIG SPLASH
Tom Swift is the brilliant young inventor who can turn a handful of gears and a spark of imagination into a machine that seems to defy gravity. In this early‑stage adventure he’s ready to give his friend Mary Nestor a taste of the sky, coaxing her out of her doubts with a mix of earnest reassurance and playful jokes about leather suits and feather‑soft landings. Their banter captures the excitement and nerves of a first flight, setting the stage for a daring test of Tom’s newest aeroplane.
As the sun rises over the town, Tom prepares the craft, tweaking a barograph and checking every bolt in hopes of breaking a speed record. With Mary suited up and the wind tugging at the wings, the pair stand on the brink of a venture that promises both marvel and a hint of danger. Listeners will feel the rush of early aviation, the camaraderie of two friends, and the anticipation of a sky ride that could change everything.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (246K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Anthony Matonac
Release date
1998-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the name behind the original Tom Swift adventures, this pen name was used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for fast-moving stories packed with invention, travel, and danger. The books helped shape a classic style of American juvenile fiction that stayed popular for generations.
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