Tom Slade on Overlook Mountain

"Tom Slade on Overlook Mountain" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a story about a young scout named Tom Slade, who shows the importance of friendship and bravery. Tired of his simple life after the war, Tom's world changes when he meets Caleb Dyker, an old man whose life was disrupted when his town was flooded to create a reservoir. This meeting pulls Tom into a journey full of secrets and problems, especially concerning Caleb's grandson and a murder, as Tom begins to care deeply about Caleb. The novel explores themes of loyalty, toughness, and finding oneself, all while Tom seeks excitement in an uncertain, mysterious adventure on Overlook Mountain.