The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat

audiobook

The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat

by Ross Kay

EN·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

Four close‑knit friends, known as the Go Ahead boys, have spent every summer chasing thrills—from haunted houses to island mysteries. This time their sights are set on the Hudson River, where Fred’s sleek motor‑boat, the Black Growler, is ready for a daring race that has the whole community watching. The excitement builds as the boys, each with a nickname that captures his personality, line up for the start, their families waving goodbye from the dock.

Fred, the sturdy “Pyg,” pilots the boat while his lanky companion “String” stands tall at the helm, and the quick‑witted “Soc” and affable “Pop” add their own brand of confidence. Their friendship is the engine behind the adventure, turning a simple competition into a test of skill, courage, and teamwork. As the engine roars and the water churns, the boys feel the rush of speed and the weight of expectation.

The story captures the pure, head‑strong spirit of teenage adventure, letting listeners feel the wind, the roar of the motor, and the camaraderie that drives these boys forward. It’s a vivid summer tale that promises more excitement as the race unfolds.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (258K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

1996-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

RK

Ross Kay

Best known for brisk early-20th-century adventure stories for young readers, this American author wrote the popular Go Ahead Boys books along with wartime tales and other action-filled fiction. His stories are remembered for fast pacing, teamwork, and a strong sense of youthful daring.

View all books