The Scranton High Chums on the Cinder Path Or, The Mystery of the Haunted Quarry

"The Scranton High Chums on the Cinder Path" by Donald Ferguson is a story about high school friends in Scranton who find adventure together. Hugh Morgan, Thad Stevens, and Kenneth Kinkaid are part of a group that enjoys hanging out, like when they go to collect nuts and plan for a big sports competition. The boys talk about a spooky old quarry that some people say is haunted, capturing their attention and hinting at suspense. The friends support each other and plan strategies, particularly as Hugh gets ready for a big race. As the students work toward the race, the book mixes together the excitement of sports and even possible mysterious events.