The Banner Boy Scouts Afloat; Or, the Secret of Cedar Island

The early Boy Scout movement comes alive in this 1912 adventure, where the Stanhope Troop trades campgrounds for open water on a journey whose destination holds more than they initially bargain for. Paul Morrison leads a group of boys whose preparations are interrupted not only by the practical challenges of equipping a boat expedition, but by something far more intriguing: mysterious boxes left in the care of Jack's father, and a shadowy figure observed lurking near their boats in the darkness. The journey itself becomes a test of character as much as skill. The boys navigate demanding waters, ration their supplies, and work together against unexpected obstacles. Yet it's the unspoken tension surrounding those enigmatic boxes and the nighttime intruder that elevates this beyond simple camping narrative. Cedar Island awaits with its secret, promising both discovery and danger.