02384cam a22003373u 4500 20544 UtSlPG 20260610133456.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 The Little Skipper: A Son of a Sailor Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-02-08 Produced by Lebannen Luitreath, Dave Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Little Skipper: A Son of a Sailor" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. This children's adventure story centers around the lively escapades of a young boy named Bob, affectionately called "The Skipper," and his younger sister Dot as they engage in imaginative play that involves sailing and exploring. The book delves into themes of childhood innocence, familial bonds, and the adventures that come with growing up. The narrative follows Bob and Dot as they explore their surroundings and embark on imaginative maritime adventures, all while their father, Captain Trevor, is away at sea serving in the royal navy. As they play with their model ship, the "Flash," they dream of the grandeur of naval life. However, Bob's longing to impress his father leads him to stow away on the real "Flash" when he fears he will miss saying goodbye. This impulsive act ultimately leads to a series of dramatic events, highlighting courage, the importance of family, and the lessons learned through mischief and bravery. The children's relationship with their father and the engaging interactions with their sailor friend, Tom Jeffs, add depth to the narrative, making for a thrilling and heartfelt story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20544 61815 61815