About this book
Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer by Percy Keese Fitzhugh rockets listeners into a breathless World War I adventure centered on a resourceful young scout turned messenger. Set against the mud, wire and tense radios of 1918 battlefields, the story follows Tom Slade as he uses Boy Scout training, quick thinking and a trusty motorcycle to carry vital dispatches through danger and disorder.
Fitzhugh’s classic teen/young-adult war fiction blends fast-paced action with themes of duty, courage, camaraderie and moral growth. Episodes of reconnaissance, close calls with enemy lines, and the discipline of scoutcraft provide vivid period detail while celebrating the ingenuity and responsibility expected of young men in wartime. Written at the height of the Great War, the novel captures contemporary patriotism and the real-life role of dispatch riders, without sacrificing character-driven moments that make Tom feel timeless.
Perfect for fans of historical war stories, coming-of-age adventures, and vintage juvenile fiction, this audiobook is an engaging listen for teens and adults who enjoy heroic, old-fashioned storytelling. Tune in for a compact, action-packed ride that showcases bravery, honor, and the everyday heroism of a young messenger on the front lines.
