Lassie: The Secret of the Smelter's Cave

by Steve Frazee

Vintage TV tie-in paperback

Genres: Fiction, Animals, Childrens

210 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1968

About the author

Steve Frazee was born in Salida, Colorado. He began making major contributions to Western pulp magazines with stories set in the American West as well as a number of North-Western tales published in Adventure. Not surprisingly, many of Frazee's novels have become major motion pictures.

Reviews

[Ubikuberalles · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book brings back a lot of memories of when I first read it. When I was in the 3rd grade I had a slight speech problems (I had problems pronouncing the "S" sound) and I went regularly to (once or twice a week) to speech therapy. In addition to repetitive drills I was also instructed to read aloud making sure to pronounce each word correctly. There were certain milestones to complete before I completed my therapy and I was told that I would be given the Lassie book once I finished. That was a big motivation for me and I finished my therapy sooner than expected. I remember receiving the book when my therapy was done and I couldn't wait to take it home. I read it in one session. It was awesome. In 1971 - when I was 13 and in the 7th grade - I reread the book for old times sake. It was a good read but below my reading level at the time. I still enjoyed it, however. Higly recommend for children.

[Willuknight Stewart · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book that is very similar to two other lassie stories that came before, same publisher but different characters, aside from lassie.

Lasse doesn't really play a pivot role in this beyond the usual. In this book, the main character is a forest ranger trying to resolve a local dispute over a new trail going through.

Not a bad story. Not a riviting story. I enjoyed the other lassie books by the same publisher far more.

[Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading this with my daughter - reminded me of some of the classic titles I read or watched alongside my dad growing up. A great little mystery with a furry, loyal lead character (Lassie) to pique Hannah’s interest in solving mysteries. :)

[Jami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoying these Whitman books. This one got better as it went along :)

[Chloe Simpson-White · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was written well with two main story lines weaving around each other. the transition from following Pete and Billy on their hunt for the Smelters' cave and Corey who was trying to get the land owners to agree to a new trail in the forest was seamless and never felt jumpy or forced.

it was nice to watch the developments grow and the characters learn how to overcome their obstacles. I belive that this is a good story for children to read as it teaches them about perseverance, lateral thinking and team work.

[Victoria Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad story but not as exciting as it could have been. The kids seemed to enjoy it though.