Roy Blakeley's Adventures in Camp

Name: Roy Blakeley's Adventures in Camp
Author: Percy Keese Fitzhugh

By Percy Keese Fitzhugh

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A young scout narrates a summer of troop life built around an old house-boat voyage to a lakeside camp, recounting daily routines, expeditions, and mishaps. Episodes include teaching an inexperienced friend to swim, earning merit badges, river and lake excursions, a storm and accidents, discoveries in caves and an old passageway, lost money, mysterious visitors, and encounters with other troops. The narrative blends practical scouting instruction, problem-solving and campcraft with light humor, camaraderie and boyish mischief as the group negotiates challenges and small moral lessons.

About the Author

Percy Keese Fitzhugh

Percy Keese Fitzhugh was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature, particularly in the adventure and mystery genres. He is best recognized for his series featuring the character Pee-wee Harris, which includes titles such as "Pee-wee Harris" and "Pee-wee Harris Adrift." Fitzhugh's works often reflect themes of camaraderie, exploration, and the spirit of youth, appealing to young readers with engaging narratives and relatable characters. In addition to the Pee-wee series, he also wrote other notable works like "Along the Mohawk Trail; Or, Boy Scouts on Lake Champlain" and "Among the River Pirates: A Skippy Dare Mystery Story," showcasing his versatility and creativity in storytelling.