| Author |
Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
| Title |
Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination" by Burt L. Standish is a juvenile adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Frank Merriwell, a heroic figure known to young readers, who gets entangled with a traveling theater troupe called "Haley’s All-Star Combination." Through humorous encounters and dramatic turns, it captures the themes of friendship, determination, and adventure. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a chaotic scene involving a runaway donkey causing havoc during a parade. The protagonist, Frank Merriwell, intervenes, showcasing his bravery and quick thinking. As he reunites with his old friends, Ephraim and Hans, the trio embarks on an adventure filled with comedic mishaps and theatrical performances. Throughout these initial chapters, we see Merriwell demonstrate his leadership and resourcefulness while reflecting on the economic struggles that lead him to seek work within the theater, setting the stage for the challenges and experiences he will face on the road. (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 |
Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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Dime novels
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Mystery fiction
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| Subject |
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63815 |
| Release Date |
Nov 19, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 5, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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