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2005-11-12
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Durham, Victor G.
The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip
"Making Good" as Young Experts
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip" by Victor G. Durham is a novel likely written in the early 20th century, as indicated by its publication year of 1909. This book is part of a series centered around young boys who are experts in submarine technology, specifically focusing on their adventures and challenges aboard the submarine 'Pollard.' The narrative introduces characters such as Jack Benson, Hal Hastings, and Eph Somers, who find themselves navigating not only underwater exploration but also the complications of business and rivalries. At the start of the tale, tensions rise as Captain Jack Benson and his friends face the potential loss of their command over the 'Pollard' to Don Melville, the wealthy son of a possible investor. The plot unfolds with the boys demonstrating their skills while vying to prove the capabilities of their submarine amidst looming threats from rival interests. The opening has an engaging mix of adventure, youthful ambition, and a touch of rivalry, enticing readers who enjoy stories of innovation and camaraderie in a nautical setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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