TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ballantyne,R.M.
TI  - Charlie to the Rescue
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Animals -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Mountains -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - Release date is 2007-06-07; Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Charlie to the Rescue" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the heroic character Charlie Brooke, who is depicted as a boy with a strong inclination to help those in need, starting from a very young age. The narrative explores his adventures and the challenges he faces as he grows up, emphasizing themes of bravery, compassion, and the drive to rescue others.  The opening of the novel introduces Charlie as a kind-hearted and resourceful child, eager to assist in any way he can. It recounts a memorable incident from his childhood where he leaps into a wash-tub to extinguish a fire on his clothing, demonstrating both quick thinking and bravery. The chapter continues to explore Charlie's youthful adventures, including his interactions with his friend Shank Leather and a poignant moment where he rescues a kitten from drowning in a river. Through these early experiences, the groundwork is laid for his future as a rescuer and hero, ultimately shaping the trajectory of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21720
ER  -