Where Your Treasure Is: Being the Personal Narrative of Ross Sidney, Diver

"Where Your Treasure Is: Being the Personal Narrative of Ross Sidney, Diver" by Holman Day is a story set in the early 1900s that follows Ross Sidney as he grows up, dealing with what he wants in life, how he relates to his family, and his wish for excitement in the depths of the ocean. The book begins with Ross thinking about his past, his feelings about money, and his love for Celene Kingsley, pointing to the personal challenges he will face. Ross remembers earning his first quarter as a child, his mother teaching him to be practical, and his growing desire to achieve something important, shown by a mysterious "treasure" that he finds. He soon finds himself in the middle of being a teenager, dealing with friends and what his family expects of him. These first parts of the book show Ross trying to figure out who he is and what is right and wrong, leading to his adventurous dreams of becoming a diver. The story uses a mix of fond memories, humor, and sadness as Ross looks back on his life, drawing readers into his world and hinting at the idea of treasure, both real and symbolic, that will appear as the story continues.