| Author |
Edwards, Leo, 1884-1944 |
| Illustrator |
Salg, Bert, 1881-1938 |
| Title |
Jerry Todd and the Oak Island Treasure
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| Original Publication |
United States: Grosset & Dunlap,1925.
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| Series Title |
Jerry Todd series, no. 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Jerry Todd and the Oak Island Treasure" by Leo Edwards is a children’s adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows young Jerry Todd and his friends as they embark on a thrilling journey filled with magic shows, secrets, and the quest for treasure, all while contending with rivals and mysterious occurrences. Central to the tale are Jerry and his companions, as they navigate the excitement of their new boat show and the challenges that come with it. The opening of the story introduces readers to Jerry Todd and his imaginative friends, who have transformed an old clay scow into a floating stage for their magic show called the "Sally Ann." The boys eagerly discuss their plans to entertain the local community while also highlighting their aspirations for financial gain. However, they soon learn that their rivals, the Stricker gang, threaten to disrupt their endeavors. Amidst the preparation, a mysterious encounter unfolds, hinting at a ghostly presence that offers aid—or perhaps, mischief—to Jerry and his pals. This sets the stage for a series of entertaining adventures filled with humor, camaraderie, and the pursuit of hidden treasures, promising an engaging read for young audiences. (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 |
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Vacations -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Subject |
Illinois -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Showboats -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67582 |
| Release Date |
Mar 7, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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