Synopsis
Sam is desperate to leave his sleepy Norfolk village and see the world. He seizes the chance to crew a merchant ship but soon discovers that a life at sea is harsh and often short. True to his fears, their ship is attacked by a Spanish privateer. About to be boarded, they fear all is lost, only to be rescued by a royal navy ship. Joy is short-lived when Sam realises marines are now boarding instead, and he is about to be press-ganged into the navy. War with France and Spain is raging and he is caught in the middle with a dangerous job as a powder monkey and a brutal crew. An amazingly well-researched adventure giving a glimpse of one boy's incredible life at sea.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
A former senior editor with Usborne Publishing, Paul Dowswell is now a full-time author. He has written many non-fiction titles, two of which were shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. Powder Monkey, his first novel, was published to huge critical acclaim and was the first book in his wonderful Sam Witchall trilogy. Paul lives in Wolverhampton with his family.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Powder Monkey
Stock Image
Powder Monkey
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Powder Monkey This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780747580331
Buy Used
£ 4.79
£ 4.12 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Powder Monkey
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780747580331
Buy Used
£ 5.63
£ 6.98 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Powder Monkey
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2005
ISBN 10: 0747580332
ISBN 13: 9780747580331
Used
Paperback
Seller: Pearlydewdrops, Streat, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. New and unread however slight shelf wear to cover/closed edge, peeling to top corner of front cover. Shipped from the UK within 2 business days of order being placed. Seller Inventory # mon0000092366
Stock Image
Powder Monkey - The Adventures of Sam Witchall
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Great Britain, 2005
ISBN 10: 0747580332
ISBN 13: 9780747580331
Used
Soft cover
Seller: The Raven and the Writing Desk, Ruawai, NORTH, New Zealand
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Good - Sl/ Wear. Seller Inventory # 047656
Buy Used
£ 3.80
£ 26.50 shipping
Ships from New Zealand to U.S.A.
Ships from New Zealand to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available