02486cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000220011324500400013526400510017530000470022633600260027333700260029933800360032550000310036150801910039252012680058353400660185165300290191765300320194665300200197865300400199870000360203885600430207499900190211771506UtSlPG20260610134644.0mcr n260607r20231916utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aHenderley, Brooks14aThe Y. M. C. A. boys on Bass Island 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-08-28  aDavid Edwards, Debrah Thompson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island: or, The Mystery of Russabaga Camp" by Brooks Henderley is a novel aimed at young readers, written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of boys from Cliffwood as they embark on summer camp adventures at Bass Island, where they expect to encounter excitement, camaraderie, and mystery. Central characters include Dick Horner, who appears to take a leadership role, and Asa Gardner, who is dealing with the challenges of overcoming his troubled past.  The opening of the book sets the stage with the boys engaged in a lively game of ball, showcasing their competitive spirit and camaraderie. The narrative introduces various characters, including Peg, Dick, and Nat, along with the community dynamics that influence their interactions. A sudden fire at Bratton’s barn shifts their focus from the game to heroic moments as they rush to investigate the blaze. The group is soon on their way to camp, carrying the promise of adventures to come, including the mysterious presence of a "thief" that looms over their stay. This initial chapter hints at themes of friendship, leadership, and the spirit of adventure, drawing readers into the world of these young campers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: Cupples & Leon Company, 1916  aBoys -- Juvenile fiction  aCamping -- Juvenile fiction  aMystery fiction  aYMCA of the USA -- Juvenile fiction1 aOwen, Robert Emmett,d1878-195740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71506  c112232d112232