The Gray Shadow by Roy J. Snell
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| Author | Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson), 1878-1959 |
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| Title |
The Gray Shadow A Mystery Story For Boys |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Gray Shadow" by Roy J. Snell is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Johnny Thompson, a young world traveler and carnival worker, who becomes embroiled in a series of unusual events involving gambling schemes, an air mail robbery, and the enigmatic figure known as the Gray Shadow. As he navigates the carnival setting and subsequent adventures, Johnny's path intersects with a cast of characters, including friends and criminals, plunging him into a thrilling quest for justice. The opening of the novel sets the stage at a bustling carnival where Johnny, while managing a game booth, overhears suspicious discussions hinting at the presence of a crooked gambling ring. Skeptical of his current business, Johnny is searching for "some big thing" happening at the carnival. His curiosity piqued, he witnesses an interaction between a victim and a con artist, prompting him to intervene heroically. By the end of the opening chapter, Johnny is left with marked money and a series of unanswered questions, including the appearance of the mysterious Gray Shadow, a figure that has haunted him in moments of danger. The introduction concludes with hints of deeper plots and the intertwining fates of characters, igniting excitement for the adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Mystery and detective stories |
| Subject | Thieves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Jewelry -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Air mail service -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60233 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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