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In the volcano's mouth; or, A boy against an army

by Frank Sheridan

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventureChildren's34 chapters
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Length
34 chapters
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About this book

A grieving father and his spirited son, Madcap Max, embark from England to Egypt, confronting loss and adventure aboard a grand steamer. Amidst laughter and practical jokes, a young boy’s courage will be tested against overwhelming odds.

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Contents

34 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02In the Volcano’s Mouth
03CHAPTER I. MADCAP MAX.
04CHAPTER II. EMIN BEY’S ESCAPE.
05CHAPTER III. IN A DESERT TOMB.
06CHAPTER IV. UNDER THE PYRAMID.
07CHAPTER V. GIRZILLA.
08CHAPTER VI. WAS IT AN ECHO?
09CHAPTER VII. SPLENDID HEROISM.
10CHAPTER VIII. SHERIF EL HABIB.
11CHAPTER IX. IBRAHIM AND MAX.
12CHAPTER X. THE PETRIFIED FOREST.

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