Barbour, Ralph Henry 1870-1944 creator Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.) 1863-1932 text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Harry's Island" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. This charming story revolves around a group of boys, specifically focusing on three main characters: Chub, Roy, and Dick, who are on the brink of graduation from Ferry Hill School. As summer approaches, the friends fantasize about camping on Fox Island, planning exploits full of youthful exuberance, adventures, and budding friendships. At the start of the novel, the three boys lounge on Hood's Hill, admiring the scenery and discussing their coming separation after graduation, highlighting a sense of nostalgia mixed with excitement. The narrative introduces Harry, an adventurous girl who is as spirited and determined as the boys, further enriching the dynamics between them. As the boys plan their potential camping trip, they express a mix of hopefulness and uncertainty about the future, setting the stage for the adventures that lie ahead. The opening portion vividly captures the carefree essence of boyhood and the anticipation of new experiences, making it an engaging read for audiences who appreciate tales of friendship and youthful adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-06-15 Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54909 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54909 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134251.0 54909