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1876–1950
Best known for lively adventure stories for young readers, this American writer helped shape early Scout fiction with fast-moving series tales and memorable small-town characters.

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Born in Brooklyn in 1876, Percy Keese Fitzhugh was an American writer for children and young adults. He wrote nearly 100 books, and his work became especially popular for its Boy Scouting themes and energetic sense of adventure.
Much of his fiction centers on the imaginary town of Bridgeboro, New Jersey, where recurring characters such as Tom Slade, Pee-wee Harris, Roy Blakeley, and Westy Martin appear across multiple books. His first known work was The Goldenrod Story Book in 1906, and he continued publishing for decades.
Fitzhugh died in 1950, but his books remain part of the long tradition of early twentieth-century series fiction for younger readers. They are often remembered for their humor, action, and strong connection to the world of scouting.