02151cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000180011324500540013126400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150800330040252012670043553400450170265300420174785600430178999900170183219601UtSlPG20260610133445.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBarnum, Vance10aFrank and Andy Afloat; Or, The Cave on the Island 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-21  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"Frank and Andy Afloat; Or, The Cave on the Island" by Vance Barnum is an adventure novel aimed at children and young readers, likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows two brothers, Frank and Andy Racer, who embark on a series of thrilling escapades while spending their summer in a coastal fishing village. The opening chapters introduce their playful nature and sibling rivalry, setting the stage for exciting adventures that include a dramatic encounter with a whale and the mysterious rescue of a boy named Paul.  The beginning of the book depicts Frank and Andy engaged in a competitive rowing race, showcasing their dynamic personalities—Frank being the more serious and determined elder, while Andy is playful and impulsive. Their playful banter is interrupted when they spot a whale approaching, resulting in a thrilling and dangerous incident that leaves Andy's skiff damaged. As they try to navigate the aftermath, they discover a wrecked motorboat and ultimately rescue a boy named Paul from the stormy waters. The boys are now faced with the mystery of Paul's identity and the promise of more adventures as they decide to uncover the truth behind their exciting summer circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBoats and boating -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19601  c60961d60961