Walter and the Wireless

"Walter and the Wireless" by Sara Ware Bassett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Walter King, a freckled and carefree fifteen-year-old boy nicknamed "His Highness," who takes a job caring for a pack of prize-winning dogs at the Crowninshield's summer estate. As Walter embarks on this new adventure, readers can expect to encounter themes of responsibility, friendship, and the clash between youthful spontaneity and the expectations of adulthood. The opening of the book introduces Walter in his home environment, showcasing his playful nature and close relationship with his mother. As they converse, it becomes clear that Walter faces both excitement and trepidation about his upcoming job with the Crowninshields, particularly with the significant responsibility of looking after valuable dogs. The narrative efficiently paints a picture of Walter's world, balancing his humorous disposition with serious undercurrents of familial obligation and the pressure of his new role. As he prepares to leave the familiar comforts of home, the stage is set for a journey of growth and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sara Ware Bassett was an American writer of fiction and nonfiction. Her novels primarily deal with New England characters, and most of them are set in two fictional Cape Cod villages she created, Belleport and Wilton. Her first novel, Mrs. Christy's Bridge Party, was published in 1907. She subsequently wrote more than 40 additional novels, continuing to write and publish into the late 1950s. Many of her novels focus on love stories and humorously eccentric characters. A number of her works are available as free e-books. Two of her novels, The Taming of Zenas Henry (1915) and The Harbor Road (1919), were adapted as the motion pictures Captain Hurricane (1935) and Danger Ahead (1921).