The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ward, Kenneth

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet" by Kenneth Ward is a fictional adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century, around the time of World War I. The story centers on two young American boys, Ralph and Alfred, who find themselves embroiled in the tumultuous events of the Great War while traveling in Europe. The narrative is poised to explore their thrilling experiences, particularly as they take on dangerous missions involving submarines amidst the backdrop of naval warfare. At the start of the book, Ralph and Alfred are aboard a ship that comes under attack from enemy submarines, creating a palpable sense of tension and urgency. They witness the crew's frantic attempts to evade torpedoes and are subsequently drawn into the chaos, showing their quick wit and bravery. Their past experiences in various military roles have prepared them to assist during the crisis. As the ship faces the prospect of sinking, the boys' character and resourcefulness are highlighted, setting the stage for their ensuing adventures, including encounters with submarines and their captors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-12-31