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The Parachute Jumper: A Tom Slade Story
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ISBN13: 9781025892603
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Parachute Jumper: A Tom Slade Story is a high-flying adventure following the beloved character Tom Slade as he takes to the skies during the golden age of aviation. In this installment of the long-running series by Percy Keese Fitzhugh, the protagonist transitions from his classic Scouting roots into the daring world of early aeronautics. The story captures the excitement and peril of the nascent field of parachuting, emphasizing themes of bravery, technical skill, and the pioneering spirit of the early 20th century.
As part of the broader Tom Slade universe, this work reflects the era's fascination with flight and the transition of youth heroes into more specialized, modern roles. Readers are treated to a narrative that combines the values of the Boy Scouts with the technical curiosity and adventurous risks associated with the clouds. Fitzhugh's writing brings to life the sights and sounds of the airfield, making The Parachute Jumper: A Tom Slade Story a significant example of juvenile adventure fiction that documented the cultural impact of the aviation revolution on the youth of the time.
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