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The Pony Rider Boys #8
The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers (Esprios Classics): or, On the Trail of the Border Bandits
Frank Gee Patchin (1861-1925) was an American author of children's books. He was born in Wayland, New York. He is known for his Battleship Boys series and his Pony Rider Boys series. Patchin has written over 200 adventure books. Many were published under various pseudonyms including Victor Durham and Jessie Graham Flower. He also wrote for the Edward Stratemeyer Syndicate.
180 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1920
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Frank Gee Patchin
39 books2 followersFrank Gee Patchin (1861-1925), was an American author who wrote many series of juvenile fiction books, including The Pony Rider Boys, and The Battleship Boys.
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March 4, 2022
See Amanda's review. Written in about 1945. When I realized this was a YA novel, I revised my stars from two to three.
How many guys were in the Pony Riders, I'm not sure. Memorable is wisecracking, and whining Stacy, the Fat Boy; the all-wise Professor; the others are forgettable in this book; probably five. Gilligan's island's writers' probably read this first!
There are constant references to the awful, hated Germans in Mexico (!!); except for the Professor, the Pony Riders could not wait to join up and go kill them, and, in this reading, one Zeppelin, who is now a loyal American and destroys the Iron Cross that was given to him back when he was a loyal German. Odd, what we believed, so strongly, back then.
How many guys were in the Pony Riders, I'm not sure. Memorable is wisecracking, and whining Stacy, the Fat Boy; the all-wise Professor; the others are forgettable in this book; probably five. Gilligan's island's writers' probably read this first!
There are constant references to the awful, hated Germans in Mexico (!!); except for the Professor, the Pony Riders could not wait to join up and go kill them, and, in this reading, one Zeppelin, who is now a loyal American and destroys the Iron Cross that was given to him back when he was a loyal German. Odd, what we believed, so strongly, back then.
December 17, 2022
Another series read when very young... inherited from my Uncle Gene.... they helped me become a lifelong reader ast a young age.
November 23, 2014
A nice adventure story
The Pony Rider Boys books (including this one) aren't deep works, but that's ok. They're full of adventure, bravery, and fun. What better way to teach children good virtues than to model them in interesting characters? These books are akin to the Hardy Boys Mysteries ... without the mystery, just a good adventure. Young boys will probably be particularly interested in these books.
The Pony Rider Boys books (including this one) aren't deep works, but that's ok. They're full of adventure, bravery, and fun. What better way to teach children good virtues than to model them in interesting characters? These books are akin to the Hardy Boys Mysteries ... without the mystery, just a good adventure. Young boys will probably be particularly interested in these books.
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