02173cam a22003013u 4500 22156 UtSlPG 20260610133518.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ QC Rolt-Wheeler, Francis, 1876-1960 The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-07-26 E-text prepared by Steven desJardins and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is a young adult novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on a young boy named Ross Planford, who, along with his courageous Airedale dog Rex, finds himself embarking on a daring adventure during a massive flood along the Mississippi River. The narrative blends excitement and educational elements about weather phenomena, aiming to inspire readers with the marvels of meteorology and the heroic efforts of the U.S. Weather Bureau. The opening of the book introduces the dire situation on the Mississippi River, where a significant flood has displaced numerous families, including Ross’s friend Anton. As Ross receives a warning from his dog that something is amiss, he sets out to investigate and finds himself in a desperate rescue mission to save Anton, who has been stranded in his house amidst rising waters. The beginning highlights themes of bravery, friendship, and the importance of understanding and battling the forces of nature, engaging readers with not only compelling action but also a sense of responsibility towards others in times of disaster. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States. Weather Bureau -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22156 63300 63300