Tom Swift and His Sky Racer; Or, The Quickest Flight on Record

"Tom Swift and His Sky Racer; Or, The Quickest Flight on Record" by Victor Appleton, follows a young inventor named Tom Swift in an early 20th-century adventure centered around aviation. Tom, facing past failures, accepts a challenge from the Eagle Park Aviation Association to build a groundbreaking aeroplane, sparking his inventive passion. He designs the Humming-Bird, a swift and innovative aircraft intended to win a prize competition. However, Tom's path is complicated by Andy Foger, a bully who might have stolen Tom's plans, adding tension and suspicion to the story. As Tom prepares for a major aviation meet, he confronts not only the technical difficulties of building his aeroplane but also the potential sabotage from his envious rival, setting the stage for a thrilling blend of invention, competition, and mystery.