Powder Monkey: The Adventures of Sam Witchall - Hardcover

Dowswell, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582346755 ISBN 13: 9781582346755

Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books, 2005

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Sam Witchall has always dreamed of being a sailor, but he never realized how dangerous and gruesome life at sea could be until he is pressed into service aboard HMS Miranda. Beginning his naval career as a "powder monkey"—assisting the gun crews on the warship—Sam learns the ropes of sailing and how to cope with enemies both foreign and onboard the Miranda herself.

With enough battles, storms, and shipwrecks to thrill young fans of the Master and Commander series, this rousing historical adventure introduces a new generation to an exciting era, when a lowly powder monkey could grow up to be a hero.

About this title

Review:

'Filled with action, warfare and drama, a cocktail of adventure which thrill-seeking readers will undoubtedly appreciate' -- Big Issue

`Detailed and gritty ... One for the boys'
-- Daily Telegraph

`More vivid than a Patrick O'Brian novel ... all children worth their salt will read on to the end' -- The Independent

`Thrilling tale, exceptionally well written and affecting' -- The Times

Review:

`More vivid than a Patrick O'Brian novel ... all children worth their salt will read on to the end'

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1582346755
• ISBN 13: 9781582346755
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 275