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Fast Nine: A Riveting Tale of Boy Scouts and Baseball Rivalry

Fast Nine: A Riveting Tale of Boy Scouts and Baseball Rivalry

Douglas, Alan

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Young Adult Fiction

ISBN13: 9791041849789
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Aug 23 2023
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
Fast Nine; or, A Challenge from Fairfield by Captain Alan Douglas is a captivating story centered around the Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts and their adventures both on and off the baseball field. The narrative begins with a group of scouts returning from a fishing trip, only to find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving a lost cap and a theft accusation. Mark Cummings, one of the scouts, is surprised to learn that his lost cap was found at the scene of a robbery at Colonel Hitchins's estate. Despite the circumstantial evidence, Mark's honesty and integrity are vouched for by his friend Elmer Chenowith, the assistant scout master. As the story unfolds, the scouts receive a challenge from their rivals, the newly formed Fairfield Boy Scouts, to a baseball game that will determine the championship. The game is set to take place on neutral ground at Basking Ridge, with a professional umpire ensuring fairness. The narrative delves into the preparations for the game, the strategies discussed by the scouts, and the camaraderie that binds them. The story not only highlights the excitement of the upcoming baseball match but also emphasizes the values of trust, loyalty, and sportsmanship that are integral to the Boy Scouts' ethos. Through teamwork and determination, the Hickory Ridge scouts aim to overcome their rivals and prove their mettle on the field.

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