Airplane Boys in the Black Woods

"Airplane Boys in the Black Woods" by E. J. (Edith Janice) Craine is an early 20th-century adventure that plunges two young aviators, Bob Caldwell and Jim Austin, into a South American tropical forest brimming with suspense. Known as the Flying Buddies, Bob and Jim find their exploration taking a thrilling turn when they land borrowed plane in a secluded area of the dense forest. Their adventure begins when they stumble upon the odd sight of an ancient man, triggering a cascade of hazardous events involving unfriendly locals and eerie elements, and emphasizing the values of courage and companionship. The differences between Jim's circumspect attitude and Bob's daring inquisitiveness, set against a background of dangerous confrontations with weapon-wielding natives, adds humor and tension to their quest.