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Tom Swift and His Big Dirigible
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerScience FictionClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781667664040
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Jan 9 2026
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
When a wealthy explorer needs to rescue his partner from the heart of a remote South American wilderness, he turns to Tom Swift-the one person capable of building a craft equal to the challenge. The resulting airship is a marvel of engineering-an enormous dirigible capable of carrying passengers and cargo across vast distances while withstanding the unpredictable hazards of uncharted territory.
The expedition faces dangers at every turn: treacherous weather, hostile wildlife, and the ever-present threat of the mysterious Forest of Fire-a vast jungle region plagued by underground volcanic activity that sends flames shooting through the canopy without warning. Navigation proves nearly impossible as smoke obscures landmarks and intense heat threatens the very fabric of the airship.
With mechanical genius and quick thinking, Tom must push his creation to its limits while leading his crew through one perilous situation after another. The fate of the stranded explorer-and everyone aboard the dirigible-hangs in the balance.
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