The Boy Patrol on Guard

"The Boy Patrol on Guard" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is an adventure story for young readers, following Mike Murphy, a seventeen-year-old who is excited to become a Boy Scout. The book starts with Mike lost in the woods of Maine on his way to meet his friends in the scouts. Even though Mike is happy and ready for this new adventure, he struggles to find his way and soon discovers he is going in circles.. Luckily, he meets Uncle Elk, an old man who guides him out of the woods and promises to teach Mike what he needs to know to be a great Boy Scout. The story highlights the importance of friendship, learning about yourself, and appreciating nature.