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Title: Syd Belton: The Boy Who Would Not Go to Sea
Note: Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Syd Belton: The Boy Who Would Not Go to Sea" by George Manville Fenn is a coming-of-age novel set in the middle of the eighteenth century. The story revolves around Sydney Belton, the son of a naval captain, who expresses a strong aversion to a life at sea, much to the dismay of his father and uncle, both naval officers. As Sydney grapples with the familial expectations of joining the Navy versus his desire to become a doctor, the narrative explores themes of duty, identity, and rebellion against societal norms. At the start of the story, we find Sydney embroiled in a lively dinner conversation with his father and uncle, who fervently wish for him to follow in their naval footsteps. However, Sydney boldly asserts his intention to pursue medicine, leading to a comedic clash of wills. After a series of escalating reactions from the adults, including a humorous running fight with a fellow boy, Sydney makes the impulsive decision to run away in defiance. His subsequent adventures, filled with juvenile mischief, self-discovery, and the harsh realities of life away from home, unfold against his internal struggle of wanting to please his family while seeking his unique path. The opening chapters effectively set the tone for a charming yet poignant exploration of youth and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932
EBook No.: 21373
Published: May 8, 2007
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Admirals -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Syd Belton: The Boy Who Would Not Go to Sea
Note: Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Syd Belton: The Boy Who Would Not Go to Sea" by George Manville Fenn is a coming-of-age novel set in the middle of the eighteenth century. The story revolves around Sydney Belton, the son of a naval captain, who expresses a strong aversion to a life at sea, much to the dismay of his father and uncle, both naval officers. As Sydney grapples with the familial expectations of joining the Navy versus his desire to become a doctor, the narrative explores themes of duty, identity, and rebellion against societal norms. At the start of the story, we find Sydney embroiled in a lively dinner conversation with his father and uncle, who fervently wish for him to follow in their naval footsteps. However, Sydney boldly asserts his intention to pursue medicine, leading to a comedic clash of wills. After a series of escalating reactions from the adults, including a humorous running fight with a fellow boy, Sydney makes the impulsive decision to run away in defiance. His subsequent adventures, filled with juvenile mischief, self-discovery, and the harsh realities of life away from home, unfold against his internal struggle of wanting to please his family while seeking his unique path. The opening chapters effectively set the tone for a charming yet poignant exploration of youth and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932
EBook No.: 21373
Published: May 8, 2007
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Admirals -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.