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100 1 _aShaler, Robert
245 1 4 _aThe Boy Scouts as Forest Fire Fighters
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-14
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Rick Morris and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Boy Scouts as Forest Fire Fighters" by Robert Shaler is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of Boy Scouts in the fictional town of Oakvale who are called to action to combat a threatening forest fire while also dealing with community skepticism about their abilities. The protagonist, Hugh Hardin, emerges as a courageous leader who inspires his fellow scouts to demonstrate their skills and bravery in the face of danger. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the tension within the community regarding the value of the Boy Scouts as a worthwhile organization. Hugh's determination to change the opinion of a reluctant community member, Mr. Prentice, sets the stage for their eventual confrontation with an impending forest fire. The opening chapters depict a snap of the boys’ camaraderie and their proactive spirit as they not only defend their town and assist those in need but also face personal challenges and obstacles along the way. Hugh's quick thinking during a dangerous situation emphasizes the themes of bravery, teamwork, and service that are characteristic of the Boy Scouts' ethos, as they rally to prevent destruction and save lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMystery and detective stories
653 _aBoy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aForest fires -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49967
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