Illustrations
| PAGE | |
| His New Comrade was Racing Across the Fields | Frontispiece |
| “Grin and Bear It” | 70 |
| “You Can’t Raise the Money” | 160 |
| Another of His Precious Matches | 248 |
| “We’ll Have to Drift Ashore Somewhere” | 320 |
About This Book
A safety-minded boys' club in a snowbound northern town gathers for routine meetings until their leader, Sam Parker and his comrades face escalating challenges that culminate in a sudden, rising flood. The story follows their preparations, valley explorations, tests of courage and ingenuity, long-night endurance, and rescue efforts as friendships, practical skills, and responsibility are strained and strengthened. Episodes combine everyday schoolboy adventure with inventive problem-solving and moral lessons about prudence and solidarity, as individual members learn from mistakes and contribute to the group's safety.