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Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane: A Workman Classic Schoolbook
Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane or Daring Adventures Over the Great Lake This Workman Classic Schoolbooks edition
* Background/Introduction
* Biography
* Footnotes
* Vocabulary and Comprehension/Extension questions after each chapter
* Discussion Questions suitable for students or book clubs
* Extension activities In the tradition of the Bobbsey Twins and the Hardy Boys, Dave Dashaway is back with a daring adventures filled with speedboats, smugglers, and a mid-air chase! The irrepressible Dave Dashaway has returned for another adventure, along with faithful sidekick Hiram Dobbs. They are off on an aerohydroplane, over Lake Superior, on the track of smugglers over the Canadian border. "Books for Boys" by Roy Rockwood are great for homeschoolers using classic literature studies such as Charlotte Mason or Thomas Jefferson Education. Spellings have been standardized to U.S., but the language has not been abridged or dumbed down. Short, fast-paced chapters keep students engaged. Appropriate for middle-grade readers.
* Background/Introduction
* Biography
* Footnotes
* Vocabulary and Comprehension/Extension questions after each chapter
* Discussion Questions suitable for students or book clubs
* Extension activities In the tradition of the Bobbsey Twins and the Hardy Boys, Dave Dashaway is back with a daring adventures filled with speedboats, smugglers, and a mid-air chase! The irrepressible Dave Dashaway has returned for another adventure, along with faithful sidekick Hiram Dobbs. They are off on an aerohydroplane, over Lake Superior, on the track of smugglers over the Canadian border. "Books for Boys" by Roy Rockwood are great for homeschoolers using classic literature studies such as Charlotte Mason or Thomas Jefferson Education. Spellings have been standardized to U.S., but the language has not been abridged or dumbed down. Short, fast-paced chapters keep students engaged. Appropriate for middle-grade readers.
252 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1913
About the author
Roy Rockwood
176 books6 followersRoy Rockwood was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for boy's adventure books. The name is most well-remembered for the Bomba the Jungle Boy and Great Marvel series.
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May 24, 2019
A nifty book about a young fellow in the early days of aviation.
It's a fairly typical boys' adventure book of the time period; Dave is cleancut, honest, brave and naturally gifted at flying airships. His sidekick Hiram is also a jolly good fellow, and they're supported by honest older gentlemen. Only the villains have personality flaws.
In this second volume of the series, Dave is called in to assist in the recovery of a hydro-aeroplane, or as we would know it, a seaplane. Criminals have already figured out how to use this exciting new invention for evil, and Dave must nip it in the bud!
Perhaps the most interesting feature for the modern reader is the descriptions of flying the airplanes, very much a risky enterprise at the time.
Notably, Dave's adult mentor goes on an exciting adventure of his own, which we only learn the details of afterward. Thankfully, this method of keeping the grownup from hogging the action follows smoothly from the events of the previous volume.
Some readers may be put off by the heavy use of coincidence to make Dave's search easier, and the rather pat way everything works out in time for setting up the next volume.
Recommended for aviation buffs, boys from about ten to fifteen and people living in the Great Lakes area where the story takes place.
For more air adventure reviews, see http://www.skjam.com/tag/airplanes/
It's a fairly typical boys' adventure book of the time period; Dave is cleancut, honest, brave and naturally gifted at flying airships. His sidekick Hiram is also a jolly good fellow, and they're supported by honest older gentlemen. Only the villains have personality flaws.
In this second volume of the series, Dave is called in to assist in the recovery of a hydro-aeroplane, or as we would know it, a seaplane. Criminals have already figured out how to use this exciting new invention for evil, and Dave must nip it in the bud!
Perhaps the most interesting feature for the modern reader is the descriptions of flying the airplanes, very much a risky enterprise at the time.
Notably, Dave's adult mentor goes on an exciting adventure of his own, which we only learn the details of afterward. Thankfully, this method of keeping the grownup from hogging the action follows smoothly from the events of the previous volume.
Some readers may be put off by the heavy use of coincidence to make Dave's search easier, and the rather pat way everything works out in time for setting up the next volume.
Recommended for aviation buffs, boys from about ten to fifteen and people living in the Great Lakes area where the story takes place.
For more air adventure reviews, see http://www.skjam.com/tag/airplanes/
August 5, 2019
Fanatic read!😽
What a great read. Fast, easy and super fun was this book. It had rousing group of charters. Also what it made special was the mention of two large Ohioian cities :)
What a great read. Fast, easy and super fun was this book. It had rousing group of charters. Also what it made special was the mention of two large Ohioian cities :)
August 16, 2017
Good fun with Dave Dashaway and his sidekick Hiram. Made especially enjoyable by the wonderful Librivox narration.
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