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Bobby Blake is the quick‑witted, fast‑arm pitcher who keeps the Rockledge School baseball team humming with confidence. Around him swirl a crew of loyal teammates—Fred, Sparrow, Billy and the ever‑teasing Pee Wee—who trade jokes, friendly rivalries, and the occasional lesson in good manners. Their coach, Mr. Carrier, a former star athlete, pushes them to sharpen their skills, promising a season that could bring the school its most celebrated victory yet.
When a cryptic message arrives from an aged Eskimo far up in the frozen north, Bobby’s world shifts from the diamond to the icy wilderness. He’s drawn into a daring expedition that promises hidden treasure, perilous blizzards, and encounters with mysterious locals. With his friends’ support and his own daring spirit, Bobby must navigate treacherous terrain and unexpected foes, learning that true heroism often begins with a single, daring step beyond the familiar.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (270K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org/)
Release date
2019-01-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for fast-moving adventure stories for young readers, this early 20th-century writer is closely associated with the Bobby Blake books. His novels mix school life, sports, travel, and outdoor danger in the lively style of classic boys' series fiction.
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