Attack of the Turtle
Attack of the Turtle by Drew Carlson is a reprint edition published by Eerdmans Publishing Company on February 2, 2008. This 157-page book is written in English and presents a narrative set during the Revolutionary War, focusing on the experiences of a fourteen-year-old boy named Nathan Wade. As the war intensifies in 1776, Nathan grapples with self-doubt while assisting his cousin David Bushnell in constructing an innovative underwater weapon intended for use against British warships.
Readers will find a story that intertwines historical events with themes of self-esteem and self-reliance. As Nathan confronts his fears of water and the potential dangers of his mission, the narrative explores his journey toward overcoming personal challenges. The book delves into the significance of the first submarine used in naval combat, providing a glimpse into the Colonial and Revolutionary periods of the United States.
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A Revolutionary War-era teen faces self-doubt while helping build the first submarine used in naval combat.
It’s 1776, and the Revolutionary War is raging. Fourteen-year-old Nathan Wade is a patriot, but he’s too young to join the fight. Then his cousin David Bushnell comes to town with a secret. David has designed a water machine that can explode bombs underwater. And his mission is to launch it against the British warships in New York harbor.
Nate reluctantly agrees to help David build the weapon of war — dubbed the American Turtle. He’s terrified of water and worried about getting caught, but when unlikely circumstances put Nate at the center of the action, he faces the murky waters of his fears head-on.
Based on actual historical events, this middle grade novel captures the drama of the first submarine used in naval warfare and the struggles of a teenager overcoming self-doubt.
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