Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel - Fenn, George Manville
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Quicksilver is a vibrant and daring young boy, full of energy and a zest for life. His nickname reflects his quickness and the fact that he often barrels through life with little regard for the consequences-hence, "no skid to his wheel." Throughout the novel, Quicksilver embarks on a series of thrilling adventures that test his courage and perseverance. As he explores new territories and faces various challenges, Quicksilver's journey is characterized by his spiritedness and a penchant for mischief. Along the way, he forms deep friendships and learns valuable lessons about independence and…mehr

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Quicksilver is a vibrant and daring young boy, full of energy and a zest for life. His nickname reflects his quickness and the fact that he often barrels through life with little regard for the consequences-hence, "no skid to his wheel." Throughout the novel, Quicksilver embarks on a series of thrilling adventures that test his courage and perseverance. As he explores new territories and faces various challenges, Quicksilver's journey is characterized by his spiritedness and a penchant for mischief. Along the way, he forms deep friendships and learns valuable lessons about independence and responsibility. His experiences reveal both the excitement and the risks of living life on the edge. The novel delves into themes of youthful exuberance and the process of growing up. Quicksilver's adventures not only highlight his bravery but also illustrate the importance of facing challenges head-on and learning from them. As he encounters obstacles and triumphs, Quicksilver's character evolves, showcasing his development from a reckless youth to a more self-aware individual. Ultimately, Quicksilver: The Boy with No Skid to His Wheel is a story of excitement and self-discovery, capturing the essence of youth and the transformative power of adventure.
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George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. He also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.