Roy Blakeley's roundabout hike

Name: Roy Blakeley's roundabout hike
Author: Percy Keese Fitzhugh

By Percy Keese Fitzhugh

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A resourceful Boy Scout organizes an up-to-date, deliberately adventurous hike that turns into a series of comic misadventures as his small patrol navigates camps, remote trails, and a deep chasm while hunting for a purported missing will. Along the route they contend with shortages of food, clashing personalities, improvised leadership decisions, makeshift survival tactics, and scoutcraft solutions; episodic chapters balance humor, youthful bravado, and practical problem-solving. Encounters with natural obstacles and camp traditions test group loyalty and ingenuity, and the narrative concludes with honors, rewards, and reflections on leadership and doing good turns.

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.