"Forward; or the Fisherman's Boy's Motto" is an exciting adventure novel by the famous American writer Harry Castlemon. The book tells the story of a young fisherman who decides to leave his parents' home and fulfill his dream of traveling to the unknown beyond. The boy faces trials, dangers and unforgettable adventures that he experiences on the way to his goal. The book has a well-represented atmosphere of the American coast and important life lessons about courage, bravery and self-improvement. "Forward; or the Fisherman-Boy's Motto" is an exciting story about self-belief and the will to achieve one's dreams.