{"product_id":"two-years-before-the-mast-c-j-hoyt-9798262165414","title":"Two Years Before the Mast for Kids: The True Sea Adventures of Richard Henry Dana, Jr. (Illustrated)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet Sail on a True Sea Adventure - Perfect for Ages 9 to 12!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwo Years Before the Mast for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling, true story of adventure, danger, and personal growth on the high seas. Based on the real-life journey of Richard Henry Dana Jr., this adaptation brings the classic maritime memoir to life for young readers who love fast-paced stories and inspiring historical heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen young Richard's eyesight fails at Harvard, he leaves behind books and comfort to join a merchant ship sailing from Boston to California-around the treacherous Cape Horn. Along the way, he faces brutal storms, grueling labor, icy rigging, and hard lessons that turn a boy into a man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy young readers love this book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction-packed true story with storms, challenges, and a cruel captain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA courageous main character they'll admire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVivid historical settings: Boston Harbor, Cape Horn, California ranchos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspiring themes of perseverance, bravery, and personal transformation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdapted for middle-grade readers with engaging language and illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers and parents will appreciate the historical accuracy and moral depth-making it a perfect read for school units on 19th-century America, maritime history, or character development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for readers who enjoy: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsland of the Blue Dolphins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Call of the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNathan Hale's Hazardous Tales\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't miss this unforgettable voyage based on a true story!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll up and grab your copy today-then set sail for adventure!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C. J. Hoyt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798262165414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d","brand":"C. J. Hoyt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50593558593791,"sku":"9798262165414","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/two-years-before-the-mast-c-j-hoyt-9798262165414","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}