02228cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500600016226400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040850800960043952012160053553400450175165300410179670000340183785600430187128654UtSlPG20260610133644.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a13007080  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aStratemeyer, Edward,d1862-193010aDave Porter and the Runaways; Or, Last Days at Oak Hall 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-05-01  aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Dave Porter and the Runaways; Or, Last Days at Oak Hall" by Edward Stratemeyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is part of the "Dave Porter Series," which follows the adventures of a spirited young boy named Dave Porter, who is now returning to Oak Hall boarding school for another term. Alongside his friends Roger, Phil, and others, Dave finds himself embroiled in various escapades, including the peculiar mystery of a supposed "wild man" haunting the woods near the school.  The opening of the book presents a sense of excitement and camaraderie among the characters as they prepare to return to school. Dave and his friends discuss the rumors surrounding the wild man and his mischievous antics—such as scaring younger students and stealing food—and express their eagerness to investigate. Amidst this, hints of rivalry with another student, Nat Poole, indicate that challenges and conflicts lie ahead for Dave. The beginning effectively sets the stage for a narrative filled with adventure, mystery, and the dynamics of school life, appealing to readers who enjoy wholesome, youthful tales with elements of intrigue and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBoarding schools -- Juvenile fiction1 aBoehm, H. Richard,d1871-191440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28654