The Radio Boys with the Forest Rangers; Or, The great fire on Spruce Mountain

"The Radio Boys with the Forest Rangers; Or, The Great Fire on Spruce Mountain" by Allen Chapman is an adventure story about a group of young friends with a passion for radio technology. As part of the Radio Boys series, the story follows the protagonist, Bob Layton, and his buddies as they encounter adventure while working with forest rangers and dealing with menacing wildfires. The story begins with the boys in school, where they make plans to hear a speech that a forest ranger named Mr. Bentley is giving. The boys express admiration for how radio can detect fires. An explosion at Bob's father's store creates panic, launching the boys' adventures as they rush to his rescue. The story shows the boys’ friendship and intelligence and hints at their later struggles in firefighting.