The Safety First Club fights fire

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The Safety First Club fights fire

by William Theophilus Nichols

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

Sam Parker spends his study period perched by a bright window, trying to wrestle spring’s restless energy away from his English assignment. Around him, a small group of classmates—Willy “the Shark” Reynolds with his relentless math puzzles, and “Trojan” Walker, ever‑ready for a holiday—form the core of his informal circle. Their quiet rivalry with scheming classmates like Edward Zorn adds a subtle edge to the everyday school routine, while the principal and sub‑master hover nearby, ready to intervene at any moment.

When a sudden disturbance pulls Walker’s attention away from his work, the boys discover a hidden danger that threatens their school’s safety. United by a shared sense of responsibility, Sam, Willy, and Trojan rally the members of the Safety First Club to confront the looming threat. Their first test of teamwork and quick thinking sets the stage for a series of daring efforts to keep their campus safe, hinting at the challenges and camaraderie that will define their adventure.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (330K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Penn Publishing Company, 1923.

Credits

Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)

Release date

2023-02-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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William Theophilus Nichols

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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