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A lively band of friends sets off on the sparkling waters of the Great Lakes, their trusty motorboats humming as they chase thrills and solve everyday mishaps. From a chaotic barnyard chase involving a stubborn bull to clever improvisations with milk buckets and red sweaters, their camaraderie shines through every daring scrape. The boys’ humor and quick thinking turn ordinary moments into unforgettable adventures.
When word reaches them of the legendary “Mystic Isle” of Mackinac, the crew can’t resist the lure of hidden caves, secret passages, and whispered legends waiting on its shores. Their journey promises daring races, unexpected encounters with locals, and the promise of treasure‑hungry curiosity that will test their wits and friendship. Listeners will be swept along with the wind‑blown sails and the echo of youthful laughter, eager to see how far the Motor Boat Boys will go before the real mystery of the island begins to unfold.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (270K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-09-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the pen name behind brisk, adventurous boys' stories, this prolific American writer turned out dozens of popular novels packed with boats, scouts, mystery, and outdoor action. His books capture the fast-moving, serial storytelling that helped define early 20th-century juvenile fiction.
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