The Airship Boys in the Great War; or, The Rescue of Bob Russell

"The Airship Boys in the Great War; or, The Rescue of Bob Russell" by De Lysle F. Cass, is an early 20th-century adventure where young aviators Alan Hope and Ned Napier bravely set out to rescue their friend Bob Russell, who's been captured and faces execution in war-torn Europe. After learning of Bob's peril from a newspaper, Alan and Ned plan a daring flight in their airship, the Ocean Flyer, to Belgium. Along the way, they encounter obstacles and enemy forces, but they remain determined to save their friend and bring him home, along with their reporting friend, Buck Stewart, who join them for the ride. This shows their courage and commitment. The story begins with a sense of urgency and excitement, pulling the reader into a world of action, friendship, and daring in the middle of the Great War.