Tom Swift and his flying boat; $b or, The castaways of the giant iceberg

"Tom Swift and His Flying Boat; or, The Castaways of the Giant Iceberg" by Victor Appleton is an early 20th-century adventure story about a young inventor, Tom Swift, who sets out to build an amazing flying boat. Filled with a can-do attitude, Tom aims to solve the problems of making a vehicle that can travel on land, water, and in the air. Along for the ride are Tom's father, Mr. Barton Swift, and his buddy, Mr. Wakefield Damon. Early on, Tom's excitement about the flying boat causes his dad to question if it's even possible. Tom sees many possibilities from his designs, especially for exploring the Arctic and Antarctic. Then, Mr. Damon shows up, needing Tom's help to find a hidden treasure in Iceland tied to a friend from way back. This mix of inventing and treasure hunting kicks off a thrilling tale of smart ideas, true friendship, and the excitement of finding new things while dealing with unexpected troubles.