The book "Dick Sand: Captain for Fifteen Years" by the famous French writer Jules Verne is an exciting adventure story about a brave boy who finds himself on a ship where he has to take part in a long sea voyage. Dick Sand is forced to rise to the level of a grown-up captain when a fortuitous circumstance turns him into the ship's chief crew chief. This book not only tells about the trials and adventures of a young boy, but also expresses important life values such as bravery, courage, loyalty and responsibility. In his work, Verne successfully combined the curiosity of the children's world with the realities of marine life, which makes this book interesting for readers of all ages.