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100	1		_aBrett, Edna Payson
245	1	2	_aA Merry Scout
246	1		_aA Merry Scout, and Other Stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-12-06
505	0		_aA merry scout -- Lending the baby -- Robert's adventure -- Sandy's valentine.
508			_aCharlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"A Merry Scout" by Edna Payson Brett is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Davy, a young boy who aspires to be a scout but must wait until he is old enough to officially join. The book explores themes of bravery, kindness, and the spirit of Christmas, reflecting the innocence and aspirations of childhood. In "A Merry Scout," Davy feels a longing to prove himself as a scout and embodies the scout laws through his actions. Set during the Christmas season, Davy takes on the responsibility of shoveling snow to earn money for gifts for his parents. In a touching encounter, he promises to watch a young lady's suitcase, which contains her Christmas presents, and faces off against a ruffian who tries to steal it. Davy's bravery is rewarded when he later receives a heartfelt letter and a book of stories from the young lady, celebrating his loyalty and courage. The story captures the essence of youthful determination and the joy of giving, culminating in a heartwarming twist that highlights the spirit of the season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Rand McNally & Company, 1922
653			_aChildren's stories
653			_aChildren -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aRiley, Garada Clark
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/merryscoutandoth00bret/page/n7/mode/2up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66888
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