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The Dinosaur Submarine AdventureAuthor: Unno Juza
| Original Title | 恐竜艇の冒険 |
|---|---|
| Author | 海野 十三 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Two adventurous boys, Jimmy and Sam, dread another dull summer until they hatch a daring plan: journey to the Tropical Archipelago Sea. Armed with a rickety submarine bought for a song, they transform it into the “Dinosaur Submarine,” rigging a lifelike mechanical dinosaur head to its mast. Their goal? Startle unsuspecting ships into believing a prehistoric beast lurks beneath the waves. Chaos erupts when their prank terrifies a massive steamship, sparking global headlines and frantic aerial searches. But their mischief takes a hair-raising turn when they stumble upon an uninhabited island—and encounter a *real* dinosaur. Trapped between panicked crews above and a primordial predator below, the boys face sweltering heat, dwindling supplies, and a race to survive. Will their submarine outwit both human pursuers and a creature from another age? Bursting with humor, suspense, and tropical peril, this rollicking tale proves some adventures are better—and far wilder—than imagined. |
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