02490cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500320014626400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800800039552013220047553400450179765300220184265300320186465300400189665300320193665300490196865300360201765300320205385600430208512405UtSlPG20260610133309.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aCastlemon, Harry,d1842-191510aFrank, the Young Naturalist 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-05-01 aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Asad Razzaki and PG Distributed Proofreaders a"Frank, the Young Naturalist" by Harry Castlemon is a fictional work written during the late 19th century. This engaging story centers on a young boy named Frank Nelson who possesses a passion for nature and wildlife, as well as a strong sense of curiosity and perseverance. The narrative unfolds in the quaint village of Lawrence, Maine, where Frank's adventures intertwine with his aspirations to excel academically while exploring the joys and challenges of the natural world around him. The opening of the book introduces Frank as a well-liked, determined sixteen-year-old boy who has taken a break from school to focus on his health. It describes his nurturing home environment, filled with his interests in natural history, hunting, and fishing. Frank is depicted as dedicated but struggling to balance his studies with his love for the outdoors. He is joined by his supportive sister, Julia, and his loyal dog, Bravo. The early narrative also hints at tensions with other boys in the village, particularly the influential Charles Morgan, suggesting potential conflicts and adventures that may lie ahead. The stage is set for a blend of natural exploration and interpersonal challenges, captivating readers who enjoy stories of youth, adventure, and determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aAdventure stories aSailors -- Juvenile fiction aSurvival skills -- Juvenile fiction aCousins -- Juvenile fiction aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction aNaturalists -- Juvenile fiction aHunters -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12405