The Hilltop Boys on the River

"The Hilltop Boys on the River" by Cyril Burleigh, is an adventure story about the summer escapades of young Jack Sheldon and his friends from Hilltop Academy. With a shared dream of exciting summer on the river, Jack takes on the challenge of building his own motorboat, sparking both ingenuity and camaraderie within the group. As they gear up for riverside adventures, a clash with local bullies, Peter Herring and Ernest Merritt, places a shadow of suspense and promises exciting challenges. The underlying storyline is about friendship, fun and adventure. Further, there is a subplot involving a mysterious gold watch.