
In a snow‑bound town where icy roads and thick drifts make every step a challenge, Sam Parker gathers his friends in a ramshackle clubhouse they’ve christened the Safety First Club. The boys, each with a nickname that hints at their personalities, meet over the stove, trading jokes and sharing the worries that come with a bitter February. Their makeshift refuge, cluttered with old chairs and faded pictures, feels like a secret haven where they can plan and talk freely.
When an unexpected thaw turns the streets into a slick, treacherous mess, the boys discover that the real test of their club lies beyond harmless games. A sudden rise in the river forces them to confront a looming flood, pushing Sam and his mates to apply the practical lessons they’ve learned about caution, cooperation, and quick thinking. As they scramble to protect their town and each other, the adventure becomes a hands‑on lesson in responsibility and the value of looking out for one another.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (334K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/))
Release date
2021-02-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1863
An early 20th-century writer whose books for young readers mixed practical lessons with lively, encouraging storytelling. Best known today for titles like Making Good and The Safety First Club, he wrote in a clear, upbeat style aimed at helping children build character and good habits.
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