| Creator |
Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace), 1887- |
| Title |
The Boy Allies with Marshal Foch; or, The Closing Days of the Great World War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Boy Allies with Marshal Foch; or, The Closing Days of the Great World War" by Clair W. Hayes is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure narrative follows two main characters, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford, who are young American soldiers serving alongside Allied forces during World War I. The story is set against the backdrop of the waning days of the conflict, emphasizing themes of bravery, friendship, and the determination to bring about peace. The opening of the novel introduces Hal and Chester as they discuss the exciting news that Austria has reportedly sought peace, a sign that the end of the war may be approaching. However, Hal expresses skepticism about the sincerity of this news, indicating the treachery present among the enemy forces. They soon receive a summons from Colonel O’Neil for a critical mission that involves verifying the truth behind Austria's overtures for peace by infiltrating enemy lines. As the boys prepare for their daring journey, readers are drawn into their camaraderie and the perilous adventures they encounter amid the tumultuous climax of World War I. (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 |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50166 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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