| Author |
Davenport, Spencer |
| Title |
The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall; Or, Great Days in School and Out
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank, D Alexander, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall; Or, Great Days in School and Out" by Spencer Davenport is a children's novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The book is part of a series that follows the adventures of the Rushton boys, with particular focus on the younger brother, Teddy, who is known for his impulsive nature and knack for getting into trouble. The story revolves around the everyday lives, trials, and antics of these boys as they navigate both school and the adventures that lie outside their home. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to a lively baseball game led by Fred Rushton and his friends, showcasing the camaraderie among the boys. The opening scene quickly escalates into chaos when Teddy, seeking to prove his hitting skills, inadvertently causes a runaway situation involving a stagecoach and its frightened horses. This reckless act leads to a meeting with Uncle Aaron, who expresses outrage at Teddy's impulsiveness and the potential danger his antics have caused. The chapter sets a lighthearted yet cautionary tone about childhood mischief and the ensuing consequences, while hinting at themes of youth, responsibility, and family dynamics surrounding discipline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sports stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30961 |
| Release Date |
Jan 14, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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