The Golden Boys and Their New Electric Cell (1922) is an adventure
novel by L.P. Wyman and one of seven books in his vastly underrated--and
relatively unknown--Golden Boys series.
Each novel follows the adventures of Bob and Jack Golden, brothers from
Maine with curious minds and adventurous hearts. Together, often
alongside their trusted friend Rex Dale, the Golden Boys use their
problem-solving skills and wilderness experience to overcome danger,
discover strange places, and grow into fine young men.
Hard at work in their state-of-the-art laboratory, the Golden Boys
invent a powerful electric cell. Realizing it works exceedingly well,
they soon turn their thoughts to the annual motorboat race, held on the
nearby Hayden Lake, and only days away. Thinking of the glory awaiting
them should they win, Jack and Bob Golden devote themselves to attaching
their new electric cell to their boat, the Sprite's, motor. Meanwhile,
the Jenkins boys, who hope to take the race for themselves in their
boat, the Winner, have been doing their best to spy on the brothers and
their invention. As the day of the race finally arrives, the Golden Boys
must overcome their nerves, as well as best the Jenkins brothers'
attempts at cheating, in order to claim victory. Although they win,
their pride soon disappears--news of the electric cell has spread, and
Bob is kidnapped in an attempt to steal the design! The Golden Boys and
Their New Electric Cell is a story of twists and turns with a message
of perseverance and a passion for adventure.
L.P. Wyman's The Golden Boys and Their New Electric Cell is the work
of a talented author. It is a timeless tale inspired by Wyman's
experience as a chemist, and is both easy to read and difficult to put
down. Published several years before the debut of The Hardy Boys
series, which would dominate young adult fiction for decades to come,
The Golden Boys series is long overdue for the attention and
appreciation it deserves. Although originally published for an audience
of teenage boys, Wyman's series is perfect for children of all ages and
genders, as well as for adults looking to return to the simple, exciting
fiction of their youth.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of L.P. Wyman's The Golden Boys and Their New Electric
Cell is a newly unearthed classic of young adult literature reimagined
for modern readers.
