The Adventures of Billy Topsail by Norman Duncan
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| Author | Duncan, Norman, 1871-1916 |
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| Title | The Adventures of Billy Topsail |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Edwards, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org) |
| Summary | "The Adventures of Billy Topsail" by Norman Duncan is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story unfolds in the rugged coastal landscapes of Newfoundland, where the central character, Billy Topsail, is a young boy who constantly finds himself in various thrilling adventures alongside his trusted dog, Skipper. The narrative explores themes of bravery, the challenges of life at sea, and the importance of self-reliance in the face of nature's unpredictability. At the start of the tale, we meet Billy as he embarks on his first adventure in a small fishing punt with Skipper. As they set out on a seemingly typical day of fishing, a sudden gust of wind capsizes their boat, throwing both Billy and his dog into the frigid waters. In a moment filled with panic and confusion, Billy must navigate not only his own survival but also understand the behavior of his fiercely loyal dog, who is desperately trying to help him. This opening sets the stage for a series of adventures that will challenge Billy's courage and resourcefulness, as he navigates the dangers of the sea and the rugged environment surrounding his home in Ruddy Cove. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44037 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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