Frank Hunter's Peril by Jr. Horatio Alger
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"Frank Hunter's Peril" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Frank Hunter, a young boy grappling with insecurity about his mother's intentions to marry Mr. Craven, a man he does not trust. As tension builds surrounding the perceived threat from Craven, Frank's loyalty and love for his mother are tested, leading to a conflict where he must navigate the complexities of family,
trust, and emerging adulthood. The opening portion of the book introduces Frank Hunter, who is initially enjoying a carefree moment on the lawn when his friend Ben Cameron brings up the subject of his mother’s growing relationship with Mr. Craven. Frank's palpable discomfort with the idea of Craven becoming his stepfather surfaces as he expresses concern over Craven’s frequent visits. A scene between Frank's mother and Mr. Craven reveals Craven’s intentions to propose marriage, leading to a troubling acceptance on her part despite her lack of affection for him. Through Frank's lens, we see the dynamics of this impending family change, laying the groundwork for future tensions and foreshadowing the peril that awaits Frank and his dog, Pompey, at the hands of the predatory Mr. Craven. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | Frank Hunter's Peril |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, David K. Park and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Truthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fraud -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diligence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Success -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Clerks -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conspiracies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Stepfathers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56602 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56602-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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