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Four energetic boys roam the streets of Clintonia, trading jokes and daring each other to master the newest marvel of their age—radio. Their friendship is a lively mix of teasing, daring pranks, and a shared fascination with the crackling airwaves that seem to carry the world into their small town. When they hear a presidential address on a mysterious frequency before even the school principal, their curiosity spikes into full‑blown intrigue.
Determined to uncover the source of this uncanny broadcast, the group sets out to trace the signal, turning their ordinary afternoons into a hunt for clues hidden in static and whispered codes. Along the way they encounter quirky adults, puzzling equipment, and the promise of a secret that could change how the town hears the world. Their adventure blends youthful enthusiasm with a clever, hands‑on mystery that will keep listeners tuned in for every twist.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (240K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-06-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A familiar name on early 20th-century adventure stories, this was actually a shared pen name used for fast-paced series books aimed at young readers. The name is closely linked with tales of radios, aviation, sports, and outdoor exploits that helped define an era of children's fiction.
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