The Sands of Shark Island: A School Ship Tobermory Adventure (Book 2) (The School Ship Tobermory Adventures) - Softcover

Alexander McCall Smith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780274416 ISBN 13: 9781780274416

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

After successfully thwarting a dastardly plan to steal rare marine animals from the sea around the Scottish island of Mull, Ben and Fee MacTavish feel they can relax and continue learning all about nautical life on board School Ship Tobermory. But it's not long before their everyday routine is interrupted by an extraordinary event. Ben, Fee, their fellow students and the crew of the Tobermory find themselves embroiled in another adventure that leads them thousands of miles from Mull to a small island in the Caribbean, where they learn extraordinary details about Captain Macbeth's past and come face to face with modern-day pirates.

About this title

Review:

'There must be something about taking to the high seas, and writing for children, that has brought Alexander McCall Smith back to his best. The book bounces along charmingly' - Press and Journal, Book of the Week; 'A lively adventure with an unusual setting' - Julia Eccleshare, lovereading4kids.co.uk; 'Beautifully written ... This is a book we would strongly recommend to those looking for a story to read to their children or grandchildren, or for a book for slightly older children to read for themselves' - Undiscovered Scotland; 'Exciting without being scary, this had me wishing I'd spent my schooldays on board a ship setting sail for the Caribbean!' - 4.5 STARS, The Book Bag

About the Author:

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of more than 100 books, including more than 30 best-selling books for children and the globalbest-seller, the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is one of the world's most prolific and popular authors, and his books have been translated into 46 languages.Iain McIntosh's illustrations have won numerous awards in the worlds of advertising, design and books. He has illustrated many ofAlexander McCall Smith's works.

About this edition

• Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1780274416
• ISBN 13: 9781780274416
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240
• Illustrator: Iain McIntosh