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Afloat On The Flood is a novel written by Lawrence J. Leslie and published in 1915. The story takes place during a devastating flood in the American Midwest, where the protagonist, Dick Leslie, and his family are forced to flee their home and embark on a perilous journey down... Read Full Overview

Afloat On The Flood pulls you to the edge of the floodplain and keeps you there, breath held, as a crew of voyagers faces nature's test with grit and grit's grace. A lighthouse of perseverance rises from the pages, a testament to human endurance during crisis. Set in a late nineteenth-century... Read Full Overview

Originally published in 1915, "Afloat on the Flood" is a classic children's adventure written by Lawrence J. Leslie. Excerpt: "What's the latest weather report down at the post office, Max?" "More rain coming, they say, and everybody is as gloomy as a funeral." "My stars the... Read Full Overview

Afloat on the Flood is a novel written by Lawrence J. Leslie and published in 1915. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two families living in a small town in the United States. The town is hit by a devastating flood, and the families are forced... Read Full Overview

"Afloat on the Flood" by Lawrence J. Leslie is a gripping tale set in the town of Carson, which faces an unprecedented flood due to the overflowing Evergreen River. The story follows four young friends-Max, Steve, Bandy-legs, and Toby-who are drawn into the chaos and danger of... Read Full Overview

Excerpt: "What's the latest weather report down at the post office, Max?""More rain coming, they say, and everybody is as gloomy as a funeral.""My stars the poor old town of Carson is getting a heavy dose this spring, for a fact; nothing but rain, rain, and then some more rain.""Never... Read Full Overview

Afloat on the Flood by Lawrence J. Leslie is a thrilling adventure novel that takes young readers on an exciting journey filled with challenges, bravery, and camaraderie. This book is a part of Leslie's well-regarded outdoor adventure series, known for its... Read Full Overview

Experience a thrilling adventure of survival in "Afloat on the Flood," a classic tale of juvenile fiction from Lawrence J. Leslie. When disaster strikes in the form of a devastating flood, young protagonists are swept into a world of challenge and resilience. This timeless... Read Full Overview

Experience a thrilling adventure of survival in "Afloat on the Flood," a classic tale of juvenile fiction from Lawrence J. Leslie. When disaster strikes in the form of a devastating flood, young protagonists are swept into a world of challenge and resilience. This timeless... Read Full Overview