"Hike and the Aeroplane" by Sinclair Lewis is an exciting tale of youthful adventure set during the dawn of aviation. Two friends, Hike Griffin and Poodle Darby, find themselves caught up in thrilling experiences of bravery and exploration. While navigating the rugged terrain of California, Hike's quick thinking on horseback saves Poodle from a dangerous accident, highlighting Hike's adventurous spirit. Their adventure soon escalates when they discover a hidden aerodrome and befriend a quirky inventor, Martin Priest, who is building a peculiar aeroplane. Their shared passion for aviation quickly pulls them together, starting a journey that promises to test and embolden their spirit.
Hike and the aeroplane
By Sinclair Lewis
In the pioneering days of flight, two boys stumble upon a high-flying mystery with an eccentric inventor that will require courage and creativity to solve.
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About the AuthorHarry Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first author from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, which was awarded "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new types of characters." Lewis wrote six popular novels: Main Street (1920), Babbitt (1922), Arrowsmith (1925), Elmer Gantry (1927), Dodsworth (1929), and It Can't Happen Here (1935).
Harry Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first author from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, which was awarded "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new types of characters." Lewis wrote six popular novels: Main Street (1920), Babbitt (1922), Arrowsmith (1925), Elmer Gantry (1927), Dodsworth (1929), and It Can't Happen Here (1935).
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