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The Boy Trapper

by Harry Castlemon

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventureChildren's18 chapters
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CEFR level
B2
Length
18 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

In the aftermath of war, a family struggles with lost fortunes and buried secrets when a hidden barrel of gold sparks hope and conflict. Amid hardship and betrayal, young David Evans seeks to restore honor and rebuild their shattered lives.

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Contents

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

02CHAPTER I. A GLANCE AT THE PAST.
03CHAPTER II. DAVID'S VISITORS.
04CHAPTER III. AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP.
05CHAPTER IV. MORE BAD NEWS.
06CHAPTER V. DAN IS ASTONISHED.
07CHAPTER VI. BRUIN'S ISLAND.
08CHAPTER VII. WHAT HAPPENED THERE.
09CHAPTER VIII. DOGS IN THE MANGER.
10CHAPTER IX. NATURAL HISTORY.
11CHAPTER X. A BEAR HUNT.
12CHAPTER XI. TRAPPING QUAILS.

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