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POWDER MONKEY
THE ADVENTURES OF SAM WITCHALL |
| By: |
Paul Dowswell |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£6.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1408829347 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781408829349 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC (DIGITAL) |
| Pub. date: |
5 December, 2011 |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Description: |
A meticulously researched epic naval adventure set in the 1800s and following the life of thirteen-year-old Sam Witchall, press-ganged into a brutal and dangerous life as powder monkey on one of His Majesty's Royal Naval ships |
| Synopsis: |
Sam is desperate to leave his sleepy Norfolk village and see the world. He seizes the chance to join a merchant ship but soon discovers that a life at sea is harsh and often short, especially when his ship is attacked by a French privateer. About to be boarded, they fear all is lost, but the privateers are driven off by the appearance of a Royal Navy ship. Sam's relief is short-lived. Soon after, another Navy ship sends over a press gang, and he is forced to join the frigate Miranda. War with France and Spain is raging and Sam is caught in the middle with a dangerous job as a powder monkey in the company of a brutal crew. An amazingly well-researched adventure giving a glimpse of one boy's incredible life at sea. |
| Reader Age: |
From 9 |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |