Dave Dashaway the Young Aviator or Around the World for Fame and Fortune. This Workman Classic Schoolbooks edition contains: * Background/Introduction * Biography * Footnotes * Vocabulary and Comprehension/Extension questions after each chapter * Discussion Questions suitable for students or book clubs * Extension activities In the tradition of the Bobbsey Twins and the Hardy Boys, come fly away with young Dave Dashaway in his monoplane! Dave has run away from his miserly, abusive guardian with no money or possessions of his own-even his clothing has been stolen-but armed with his wits and a cheerful nature, he makes friends quickly and gets ever closer to his dream of flying an airship. "Books for Boys" by Roy Rockwood are great for homeschoolers using classic literature studies such as Charlotte Mason or Thomas Jefferson Education. Spellings have been standardized to U.S., but the language has not been abridged or dumbed down. Short, fast-paced chapters keep students engaged. Appropriate for middle grade readers.