Peril On The Sea [Hardcover]

Michael Cadnum (Author)

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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: FSG Kids (Jun 8 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0374358230
ISBN-13: 978-0374358235
Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.7 x 2.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 386 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,538,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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“Cadnum brings his keen eye for historical fiction to the English defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. That battle provides the canvas upon which he paints a smaller story of 17-year-old Sherwin, who is thrust into adventure and romance when he agrees to record the exploits of Captain Fletcher, a fictional privateer and rival of Sir Francis Drake . . . Cadnum deftly sidesteps what can be the most frustrating aspect of naval adventures—the arcana of masts, sails, jibs, booms, and rigs—and instead focuses his attention on the excitement and intrigue of a major event in the history of naval warfare . . . This smooth read could provide a nice stepladder to Patrick O’Brian’s unrivaled Aubrey/Maturin series.” —Booklist

“Cadnum’s prose is vivid and evocative, brilliantly re-creating life at sea in the Elizabethan era. From the opening scene, when Sherwin’s Patience sinks, to intrigues on land and sea, to engagement with the 100-ship Armada, the tale is expertly paced, the varied threads of the tale elegantly woven. There’s plenty here to appeal to a wide audience.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Cadnum creates an exciting tale of the sea, dripping with historical drama and adventure. The Vixen is manned by a true cast of characters, including a ferocious pirate who is bested by a pig and a young boy who was once owned by a mountebank. Fletcher’s character is especially interesting, as the reader can never tell if the ship is headed for battle until the final chapters . . . History buffs will appreciate the insights into Queen Elizabeth’s reign, and it is a good book to recommend for middle school adventure fans.” —Voice of Youth Advocates

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It is the summer of 1588 and a pair of unlikely shipmates is traveling on the Vixen, a privateer that will soon be drafted to join a flotilla of English ships bound for a fiery clash with the Spanish Armada. Seventeen-year-old Sherwin is aboard to repay a debt he owes the ship’s roguish captain, Brandon Fletcher. Sixteen-year-old Katharine is sailing with them in a desperate bid to save her noble family’s fortune. The fight will be harrowing and bloody, and the unfolding tumult will challenge the character of both Sherwin and Katharine, who are about to discover the deeper meaning of strife and of honor.

This fascinating tale affords an unusual view of one of the most important naval encounters in history, as a kindling romance between two young people takes place amidst a reluctant race to battle.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children, July 24 2009

By Yana V. Rodgers "econkids.rutgers.edu" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Peril On The Sea (Hardcover)

Captain Brandon Fletcher, renegade merchant and privateer, had no plans to join other English sea captains in defending England and the Queen from the Spanish Armada rumored to be off the English coast. But that summer of 1588, a series of unusual circumstances led him and his crew to just such a fate, despite his best intentions to avoid the conflict. Not only did his crew fish a drowning man out of the sea who would go on to pen the captain's memoir, they were also joined by a beautiful noblewoman who commissioned the privateer to intercept another ship that carried her family's fortune.

The combination of these strong-willed characters with a set of wartime circumstances beyond their control sets the stage for a harrowing adventure complete with love, greed, treachery, fortune, and death. This riveting book also offers the reader a nice opportunity to experience some of the historical events associated with the 1588 Spanish Armada as well as the economic motives behind the piracy and merchant trade of the times.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, Oct 3 2009

By Book lover in NC - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Peril On The Sea (Hardcover)

The way Cadnum writes is good - he mixed olde English with a more modern approach to the story, so it was authentic without being dull or confusing. I am reading this for the Newberry award at my school, so far this is a leading candidate. You could easily see the story from each character's viewpoint. It was a thrilling and realistic page turner. It did not feel like a history lesson, just a good story that took place a long time ago.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A amazing historical book, Feb 10 2010

By Yegneswaran Kumar - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Peril On The Sea (Hardcover)

Peril on The Sea by Michael Cadnum is an amazing historical fiction book. It takes place in around July, 1588 in the sea thus the name Peril on The Sea. The main character is Sherwin Morris who is a sailor who was on the ship named the Patience. One day during a storm the ship blew causing all the sailors swim to safety. Sherwin Morris finds his way to another ship named the Vixen. This ship pis an English fighter ship. Will Sherwin be saved by these people or drown by them?

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