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Fascinating nautical adventure meets wartime intrigue, with a teenage sailor learning courage on the sea and beneath it.
The Jonas Clinton sails the Atlantic in quiet moonlight, pairing rough-sea grit with a boy’s growing sense of responsibility. Nelson, the captain’s son, teams up with a lively crew and a loyal dog named Pickles to face calm seas, stubborn luck, and the pull of family duty. The ship’s world feels open and inviting, even as the shadow of global conflict edges closer.
In a stark shift, Nelson steps into a high-stakes submarine world, where careful hands learn the tricks of torpedoes, engines, and depth control. He discovers camaraderie with new friends and glimpses a dangerous mission that tests his nerve and loyalty. The story blends shipboard life with underwater peril, revealing how perseverance and trust carry a young man toward adulthood.- Vivid, accessible scenes of life at sea and aboard a wartime submarine
- Characters who grow through duty, humor, and teamwork
- Clear, approachable explanations of early 20th‑century naval technology
- A suspenseful premise that hints at larger wartime stakes
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is set in the early twentieth century during World War I, when the United States joined the fight against Germany's aggression. The story follows young Nelson Troy, a seventeen-year-old boy who longs for adventure and a chance to fight for his country. Nelson's wish is granted when his father, a seasoned sea captain, agrees to let him join the crew of his schooner, the Jonas Clinton. However, the Jonas Clinton is attacked by a German U-boat on its voyage across the Atlantic, and Nelson's father is lost at sea. Filled with grief and anger, Nelson vows to avenge his father's death by joining the fight against the Germans. In this powerful tale of war, loss, and courage, the author explores the complexities of warfare, the sacrifices made by individuals, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259496373_0
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