Butler, Ellis Parker 1869-1937 creator King, W. B. text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Swatty: A Story of Real Boys" by Ellis Parker Butler is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures and misadventures of three boys, particularly focusing on the character Swatty, his interactions with friends, and the dynamics of boyhood relationships and challenges. At the start of the narrative, we meet Swatty, his friends Georgie and Bony, and their encounters at school, where discipline is enforced with corporal punishment. An ongoing feud between friends over a girl, the impending embarrassment of a potential beating from their teacher, and the lure of the rising Mississippi River sets the scene for a whirlwind of youthful mischief. The boys decide to skip school to explore the river, leading to a series of events that include getting caught in dangerous waters, their families fearing for their lives, and a chaotic community response. This opening segment captures the essence of boyhood camaraderie, the joys and fears of adventure, and the tumultuous emotions that come with growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-11-10 Produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Friendship -- Fiction Boys -- Fiction Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction Iowa -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44154 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44154 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134019.0 44154