The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing; Or, Aeroplane Chums in the Tropics

"The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing; Or, Aeroplane Chums in the Tropics" by John Luther Langworthy is an early 20th-century young adult adventure, chronicling the escapades of cousins Frank Bird and Andy as they skillfully navigate the challenges of their rivalry with the bully, Puss Carberry, all while in pursuit of adventures in the tropics and devotion to their cherished aeroplane. Upon returning from a baseball game, tensions flare between Frank and Puss, resulting in Frank having to rescue Puss after he falls overboard. This event ignites their contentious relationship, highlighting themes of competition and friendship, while foreshadowing the boys’ quest to find Andy’s missing father in South America.