Motor Matt's Promise; Or, The Wreck of the Hawk is a juvenile adventure novel by Stanley R. Matthews, first published in 1909. The story follows Motor Matt, a young inventor and motorist, as he embarks on a daring mission involving stolen diamonds and a gang of thieves. The narrative is marked by thrilling escapades, including a dramatic chase and the wreck of Matt's airship, the Hawk, after being shot at. This book is notable for its early depiction of airship adventures in children's literature.
