Boys of the Old Sea Bed: Tales of Nature and Adventure

"Boys of the Old Sea Bed: Tales of Nature and Adventure" by Charles Allen McConnell, is a set of stories that take you back to a time of youthful exploration. The book tells the story of Robert and Ed Allen, young brothers who find themselves surrounded by the Wisconsin wilderness. After their family faces trouble with hop farming, they move to an old lakebed where their eyes are opened to the natural world. Their adventures begin as they form friendships, like the one they share with Dauphin, and explore the land around them, discovering animal tracks and trying to capture a fawn but mostly just seeing the beauty of the wild. Themes of courage, companionship, and understanding the importance of nature run through their experiences, as the brothers learn lessons only the outdoors can teach.