Submarine Outlaw

Product Description


Submarine Outlaw takes YA readers on a unique journey when Alfred, a young boy who wants to be an explorer --
not a fisherman -- teams up with a junkyard genius to build a submarine that he sails around the Maritimes. The book takes the reader through the detailed hands-on process of submarine construction into the world of real ocean navigation, replete with a high-seas chase, daring rescue, and treasure hunting. Children will identify with Alfred's desire for an adventurous life and the sense of empowerment that comes with building his own submarine and operating it independently. They will also love the unusual crew -- a rescued dog and a quirky seagull. The First Prize Winner of the Atlantic Writers Competition,
Submarine Outlaw shows how any great goal in life takes a good deal of patience, determination and hard work. But hard work on one's dream becomes an act of joy. Another important theme developed is the importance of good judgment. The main character learns first hand that he is equally able to make good and bad choices, and must quickly identify the difference. The theme of choosing a career of one's own in the face of familial or societal opposition is also well developed. There is an element of mystery and intrigue intrinsic to submarines that makes for compelling reading. When the main character is mistaken for a Russian spy sub and chased by the Canadian coastguard, the plot takes many exciting twists, making the book difficult to put down. Children will identify with the main character because he is an average young teen filled with desire and enthusiasm, and driven to follow his dreams. Step by step they will see how a typical, average young teen comes to live a very extraordinary experience.


Review


"
Submarine Outlaw and its sequels have firmly established themselves as a riveting adventure series....Roy continues to keep this series fresh and engaging."--
Atlantic Books Today

"Dramatic and touching. Highly recommended!" --
Hi-Rise Newspaper

"A truly riveting adventure story,
Submarine Outlaw will likely capture the heart and minds of all who have longed to escape the confines of their everyday world...."-
janeonbooks.edublogs.org

"
Submarine Outlaw is a fast-paced adventure novel that leaves you wanting more."--
What If? Magazine

"Philip Roy's
Submarine Outlaw is a wildly imaginative story of adventure full of surprises and fast paced, yet there is also wisdom and insight to be found here."-- Lesley Choyce


"A refreshing Canadian novel about following a dream."--
Resource Links

"A terrific and uniquely imaginative premise for an Atlantic Canada novel for kids."--
The Chronicle Herald

"
A coming of age story set in a submarine. Too awesome. Good for boys, good for middle-grade and above, good for everyone who likes adventures."--Kim Aippersbach


From the Inside Flap


Paper Used for Book: Ancient Forest Friendly "Silva" (FSC) 100% post-consumer waste, totally chlorine-free and acid free.


From the Back Cover


"
Submerging to periscope level, I felt like a WWI sub waiting for its prey. Little did I suspect the danger in which we were lying...Surely they wouldn't sink a friendly sub?"What happens when a fearless young explorer teams up with a junkyard genius and builds a submarine? Going to sea with an unusual crew, a strangely intelligent seagull with attitude and a dog that nobody wanted, Alfred unwittingly becomes the "Submarine Outlaw" and discovers that the sea is a busy place. Escaping from the coastguard when he is mistaken for a Russian spy sub, rescuing a family on a sailboat in a storm, and running from thieves who are after the gold coins he has raised from the floor of Louisbourg harbour--Alfred learns that a modern explorer must keep his wits about him as he sails the high seas, or beneath them.

"Philip Roy's
Submarine Outlaw is a wildly imaginative story of adventure full of surprises and fast-paced, yet there is also wisdom and insight to be found here."--L