02634cam a22003493u 4500 74504 UtSlPG 20260610134726.0 m cr n 260607r20241916utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Sherwood, Elmer, 1884- Lucky, the Boy Scout Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-10-02 Susan E., David E. Brown, Rod Crawford, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Lucky, the Boy Scout" by Elmer Sherwood is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young newsboy named Ted Marsh, who, along with other characters like rancher John Dean and settlement worker Miss Wells, embodies principles of bravery, camaraderie, and compassion as he navigates life in a tough urban environment. The narrative illustrates the struggles and triumphs of kids from the slums who aspire to overcome their circumstances through camaraderie, courage, and the Boy Scout motto. The opening of the book introduces us to Ted Marsh, a spirited and resourceful newsboy who defends other children against bullies in the streets of Chicago. When Ted meets John Dean, a rancher visiting the city, their friendship begins as Dean becomes interested in Ted's admirable character. The story shifts to reveal Ted's challenging home life, with details about his supportive yet struggling mother, Mrs. Marsh, and his sister, Helen. As the plot develops, Ted showcases his selflessness—rescuing his dog during a fire that threatens his home—setting the stage for his journey and adventures as a Boy Scout. This initial setup promises exciting interactions and challenges that will further define Ted's character and his role as "Lucky," a nickname that hints at the fortune found in friendship and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Racine: Whitman Publishing Company, 1916 Spy stories Family -- Juvenile fiction Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction Carsey, Alice https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.hn1eww&seq=1 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74504 115229 115229