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Bob and Jerry are two inseparable friends who have finally kicked school to the curb for a long, carefree summer. With schoolbooks tossed aside and a motorboat waiting at the dock, they set their sights on the open water, eager for the kind of daring escapades that have become their trademark. Their banter is lively, their plans bold, and the promise of a sun‑splashed adventure feels almost palpable.
When they launch their vessel, the boys stumble upon a strange, mist‑shrouded expanse of floating trees—a drifting forest that seems to have appeared out of nowhere. Intrigued and a little uneasy, they decide to explore this uncanny sight, unaware that the water’s hidden secrets will test their courage and ingenuity. Their journey quickly becomes a race against time, as they navigate mysterious currents, unexpected obstacles, and the ever‑present pull of friendship that keeps them moving forward.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (256K 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
2014-02-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known as the name behind the fast-paced Motor Boys adventures, this was actually a Stratemeyer Syndicate house pseudonym rather than one single writer. The books helped define early 20th-century boys' series fiction, mixing cars, travel, and cliffhanger action.
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