The Wonder Island boys
by OpenStories
Original author: Roger T. Finlay
"The Wonder Island Boys: Capture and Pursuit" by Roger T. Finlay is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the exciting escapades of two boys, Harry and Tom, along with an aged Professor, as they navigate life on a deserted island after being shipwrecked. This intriguing tale showcases their struggle for survival and ingenuity as they defend themselves against hostile tribes while discovering the island's secrets and employing scientific principles to create necessary tools and machines. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the precarious situation faced by the boys and the Professor as they come under threat from nearby savage tribes. The Professor and his group realize the dangers that surround them as they plan their next moves in a bid to protect their home and allies. As they gather weapons and strategize, tensions rise, revealing the challenges of their previous explorations, the people they encounter, and their determination to rescue their companions who are believed to be captured. Their fight for survival, filled with suspense and thrilling encounters, sets the stage for an engaging series of adventures to come.
The Wonder Island boys, by Roger T. Finlay. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #71543.
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19 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter3,041 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Fight at the Savages’ Camp3,053 words
- 3.Chapter II: The Reconnoitering Seat in the Tree2,634 words
- 4.Chapter III: The Midnight Return to Defend Cataract2,886 words
- 5.Chapter IV: The Attack on Cataract2,716 words
- 6.Chapter V: Trying to Establish Communications with the Natives2,768 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Approaching the First Hostile Camp3,103 words
- 8.Chapter VII: John and Stut Rescuing Three Captives2,893 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Rescued Chief Muro2,946 words
- 10.Chapter IX: March to the South. the Message to the Saboro Tribe2,740 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Capture of the Professor3,472 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Finding More of the Investigator’s Boys1,931 words
- 13.Chapter XII: The Pursuit Intercepted by Fight Between Tribes2,858 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: The Berees Warriors Under Command of the Professor2,837 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: The Wagon in the Fighting Zone of Four Tribes2,349 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Uraso Captured by the Berees. Welcomed by the Professor2,967 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: A Perplexing Mix-Up2,828 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Saboros Coming to the Rescue2,220 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The Terrible Fight and Final Victory5,264 words