"Harry's Island" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a heartwarming tale set in the days leading up to summer vacation for three friends, Chub, Roy, and Dick, who are about to graduate from Ferry Hill School. We begin with the friends relaxing on Hood's Hill, talking about their plans to camp on Fox Island. Their dreams are filled with adventure and the promise of strengthened friendships, even as they face the reality of parting ways after graduation. In this world, Harry, a spirited girl with a determined spirit, joins the group, adding a new layer to their dynamic. The book is filled with youthful enthusiasm and the underlying theme of embracing what is new. This story offers a nostalgic look at boyhood and the excitement of what's to come, capturing the joy of friendship and exploration.
Harry's Island
By Ralph Henry Barbour
Three soon-to-be graduates and an adventurous friend plan a summer camping trip, leading to unforgettable memories as they stand at the edge of adulthood.
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About the AuthorRalph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.
Ralph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.
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