The Boy Scouts at Mobilization Camp

"The Boy Scouts at Mobilization Camp" by Robert Shaler is an adventure story for young readers that takes place during a time of national mobilization for military service. The book focuses on Boy Scouts Hugh Hardin, Bud Morgan, and Blake Merton as they tackle difficulties on their way to a military camp. Their excitement to see Battery K, a local artillery unit, soon turns into a race against the clock. Blake is trying to reach his cousin Felix so that he can keep his inheritance. The boys face a puzzling man who seems to get in their way, a broken-down car, and a burning bridge, creating a tense situation filled with friendship, adventure, and patriotic spirit.