Chapman, Allen creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Fred Fenton on the Crew; Or, The Young Oarsmen of Riverport School" by Allen Chapman is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Fred Fenton, a boy at Riverport School, as he navigates friendships, rivalries, and challenges both on the water and in his personal life. The narrative blends themes of camaraderie and competition, set against the backdrop of rowing and school spirit. The opening of the book introduces us to Fred Fenton and his friend, Bristles Carpenter, who is troubled by accusations that he may have stolen valuable opals from his wealthy aunt, Miss Alicia Muster. As the two boys discuss this situation by the river, they hear a commotion that leads them to a young boy struggling in the water. Fred leaps in to save him, demonstrating bravery and quick thinking. This act of heroism sets the stage for a summer filled with adventures, including the formation of a rowing club and competitions against rivals, while also hinting at deeper personal dilemmas and the impact of character on reputation and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-05-24 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Schools -- Fiction Rowing -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21594 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21594 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133510.0 21594