Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell
On the Yukon Trail
Radio-Phone Boys Series, #2
"On the Yukon Trail" by James Craig is a children’s adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Curlie Carson, a boy employed by the United States Bureau of Secret Service of the Air, who possesses extraordinary listening abilities due to his advanced radio skills. As he journeys into the Alaskan wilderness alongside his friend Joe Marion, they aim to stop a dangerous adversary who is disrupting important communications in the region, while also tracking down the mysteries surrounding a silent girl known as the Whisperer. The opening portion of the novel introduces Curlie and Joe as they set out on an expedition on the Valdez Glacier. The boys are determined to complete their mission, but they quickly face several challenges, including a mysterious whisper from the air warning Curlie about danger ahead. As they trek across the unforgiving terrain, Curlie's special radio expertise becomes pivotal in their quest to find and confront the outlaw of the air. Companions Jennings and Joe's interactions, along with their survival instincts, add depth to their adventure as they prepare for the unknown hazards that await them on their journey.