Brady, E. J. (Edwin James) 1869-1952 creator Lindsay, Lionel, Sir 1874-1961 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tom Pagdin, Pirate" by E. J. Brady is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the adventurous escapades of young Tom Pagdin as he dreams of a life as a pirate, embarking on a journey filled with mischief, friendship, and unexpected challenges. With elements of humor and childhood innocence, the narrative sets the stage for Tom's wild adventures along the Broadstream. At the start of the tale, we meet Tom Pagdin, a spirited boy living near the Broadstream who finds himself at odds with his authoritative father. After a series of amusing yet troublesome encounters with his dad, Tom and his friend Dave Gibson decide to run away and pursue a life of piracy. The narrative quickly transitions from their light-hearted banter to a more intense plot, as they overhear a murder plot that plunges them into a dangerous adventure. Their initial plans for fun and games give way to a deeper reckoning when they witness the grim realities of crime, leading them to contemplate their roles as potential detectives or pirates in a world where they must navigate danger and decide what bravery truly means. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-10-18 E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the National Library of Australia (https://www.nla.gov.au/) Original publication data not identified Australia -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Boys -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58132 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58132 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134335.0 58132