The New Forest Spy
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Waller Froy heads into the New Forest with a short fishing rod and the determination to catch trout. The son of the Squire of Brackendene, he follows a narrow stream through bracken, tangled briars and old beech trees. George Manville Fenn gives this boys' adventure a close eye for woodland life, from a flashing woodpecker to the awkward business of lowering a fishing line through overhanging branches.
The suspense sharpens in the scene of Godfrey, a young fugitive and spy who fears discovery when a heavy figure passes nearby in the darkness. His attempt to regain an attic refuge involves climbing a fir tree and working his way along a rope to the window. This historical adventure combines outdoor detail with the physical demands of hiding and escape. Readers interested in youthful resourcefulness will find danger conveyed through small movements, uncertain sounds and practical obstacles.
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- Author
- George Manville Fenn
- Pages
- 108
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
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