The Young Trawler

** "The Young Trawler" by R. M. Ballantyne is a story that follows Billy Bright, a young boy from Yarmouth, as he starts his first fishing journey on the "Evening Star." With his father, David Bright, and a kind mate, Joe Davidson, guiding him, Billy experiences the tough but exciting life of a fisherman in the late 1800s. The book shows the challenges and triumphs of fishing families and the close relationships within their community. From his emotional goodbye to his family to the hard work on the ship, Billy learns what it truly means to be a seaman, facing difficulties but also growing stronger and more resilient in his new role. **