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1998-06-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Appleton, Victor
Tom Swift and His Undersea Search; Or, the Treasure on the Floor of the Atlantic
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"Tom Swift and His Undersea Search; Or, the Treasure on the Floor of the Atlantic" by Victor Appleton is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Tom Swift, a young, inventive genius, and his friend Ned Newton as they become intrigued by rumors of vast treasures lying at the bottom of the ocean. Their discussions lead them to a mysterious stranger, Dixwell Hardley, who proposes a treasure-hunting voyage to recover the riches from the sunken ship, Pandora, raising questions about trust, peril, and the lure of wealth. At the start of the novel, Tom and Ned engage in a conversation sparked by an article discussing the treasures lost beneath the sea. They learn from Hardley about the whereabouts of the Pandora and its rumored wealth to finance a South American revolution. This sets into motion their preparations for an undersea expedition aboard Tom's submarine, recently redesigned and named the M.N. 1. However, trouble soon arises when, during an initial trial trip, they run aground on a mud bank, causing a test of their resolve and ingenuity. As the plot unfolds, personal and external conflicts arise, particularly concerning the enigmatic Hardley, whose connection to Tom's fiancée's uncle adds a layer of intrigue to the tale. The opening chapters lay a groundwork of excitement that promises an engaging journey filled with innovation and exploration against a backdrop of danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Underwater exploration -- Juvenile fiction
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Children's Book Series
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
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