The boys' book cover

The boys' book

by Dominique Enright

Did your son read the entire Great Battles for Boys series? Does he want more books like that—and do you want to strengthen his reading skills even further? The Boys Book of Sea Fights is that book! Originally published in 1919 by popular historian Chelsea Curtis Fraser, this book offers a thrilling collection of naval battles and heroic biographies. The book is also a historical treasure, written in the same engaging style as Great Battles for Boys but for boys who want to become more advanced readers. This modern edition, lightly edited by Joe Giorello for today's boys and filled with fascinating images, remains faithful to the original text which was preserved for decades by librarians who recognized its worth. Volume I of the book delves into the amazing Age of Sail, including: The epic adventures of Sir Francis Drake De Tourville's famous French battles The heroism of John Paul Jones The burning of The Philadelphia Perry's famous victory on Lake Erie And much much more! If your son devoured the Great Battles for Boys series, The Boys Book of Sea Fights will captivate his imagination —and further strengthen his reading skills and knowledge of history. Chelsea Curtis Fraser (1876-1954) was a Canadian-born historian and author. He wrote many popular books for boys during his lifetime, particularly about military battles and heroic historical figures.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?