The Boy Scouts of the Field Hospital

"The Boy Scouts of the Field Hospital" by Robert Shaler is an adventure book about the Oakvale Troop of Boy Scouts who go on a summer camping trip and find themselves in the middle of a labor strike. Without their leader, Hugh Hardin takes charge, guiding his troop through challenges, including a potential riot, and dealing with first aid responsibilities, showing bravery, friendship, and helping others. When they start out, the Scouts are setting up camp by the Hurricane River, looking forward to their summer, but their plans change when they hear about a nearby strike and trouble. The story introduces characters like Hugh and Billy and sets the scene of a summer camp filled with danger. As the boys deal with problems, like almost drowning, they start to understand the big problems around them, getting ready to turn into leaders and rescuers when they are needed most.