Frank Armstrong, Drop Kicker

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Frank Armstrong, Drop Kicker

by Matthew M. Colton

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

A bright summer day at the sleepy seaside resort of Seawall sets the stage for a lively romp on the water. When a curious trio of boys—Frank and his friends—burst into the calm of a anchored sloop, they awaken the grizzled Captain Silas from a lazy siesta, turning a simple splash into a comedy of errors. Their playful antics, filled with snatches of banter and splashing mischief, quickly reveal a community of characters who trade stories, jokes, and a bit of daring for the promise of a breezy sail.

The captain, ever the opportunist, offers the youngsters a modest “social pirating” service, ferrying city visitors out for short voyages. As the wind begins to stir, the group teeters between idle chatter and the sudden urge to set sail before sunset, hinting at the small‑scale adventures and light‑hearted challenges that await them. Listeners will be drawn into this charming slice of coastal life, where humor and camaraderie set the course for the days ahead.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (318K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Michaela Chovitkova and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-05-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Matthew M. Colton

1859–1925

Best known for the lively Frank Armstrong books, this early 20th-century writer built fast-moving stories around school life, sports, and friendship. His novels have an easy, energetic style that still feels welcoming to younger readers and nostalgic adults alike.

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