Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice, or, the Wreck of the Airship by Victor Appleton

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Author Appleton, Victor
Title Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice, or, the Wreck of the Airship
Note Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice, or, The Wreck of the Airship" by Victor Appleton is a juvenile adventure novel written during the early 20th century. The book follows the intrepid young inventor Tom Swift as he navigates the challenges of building and piloting his various airships, including a notable attempt to reach a legendary gold valley in Alaska. Accompanied by his friends and faced with rivals, Tom's adventures intertwine themes of invention, exploration, and youthful courage. The opening of the story introduces Tom Swift and his loyal helper, Eradicate Sampson, preparing for a flight in Tom's latest monoplane, the Butterfly. Tom's conversation with Eradicate highlights the latter's fear of flying, yet he is eventually coaxed into experiencing the aircraft. As they take off, they encounter mechanical troubles, setting the stage for Tom's innovative problem-solving skills. The narrative quickly shifts to reveal a letter from a miner named Abe Abercrombie, which intrigues Tom and hints at future adventures. The introduction of rivals, such as Andy Foger, adds tension as Tom prepares for a quest that promises excitement and challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Alaska -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 3734
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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