Sam fights in a fierce battle against the Danish Fleet, led by none other than Admiral Nelson himself, and against all odds victory is theirs. Peace is declared and Britain's war with most of Northern Europe is over. Sam can go home. But on the journey back, he witnesses a crime, for which he is framed. He is sentenced to death, but at the last minute this sentence is commuted to transportation to Australia. With petty thieves, vicious criminals, women and other children, Sam begins an eight month journey to the other side of the world, and a life of slavery in the harsh Australian interior. He knows that, against all odds, he must escape.
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Grade 5-9–Back with his mates at sea, and now on the enormous HMS Elephant, 13-year-old Sam Witchall, first introduced in Powder Monkey (Bloomsbury, 2005), is once again in the heat of battle. But this time he comes painfully close to death when he and his friend Richard are falsely accused of a crime and sent aboard a prison ship headed for Australia. The danger worsens when he escapes into the Australian Bush and is tied up by a cannibalistic murderer. Fate lends him a hand when two fugitives rescue the boys, and they fight their way back to civilization. The venturesome and dangerous life of a sailor in 1801 is vividly brought to life. This tale, however, takes on a much darker turn as Sam is exposed to torture, illness, and a gruesome murder. Adventure fans will not be disappointed with the daring rescues, shark attacks, espionage, and heated battles that fill the pages of this historically accurate and vastly entertaining sequel.–Kimberly Monaghan, formerly at Vernon Area Public Library, IL
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'Prepare to have your timbers well and truly shivered by Paul Dowswell and his naval warfare novels, already hailed as "Patrick O'Brian for kids". With detail that points to extensive research and a plot with more snap than a cat o' nine tails, we join Sam on his journey from terrified "powder monkey" with a gun crew to experienced sailor who knows the ropes.' The Scotsman 'Another splendid book for 11+ boys, with a masterly climax.' The Times
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I love this book series. I purchased the first book for my oldest son and he couldn't put the book down. It is wholesome reading, great adventure and a nice change from the current selection of books for teen boys.
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HERE WE GO AGAIN
May 10 2013
By R. Toronjo
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I liked this a lot - I've been following Mr. Dowswell's work for some time now and really enjoy his Character development making a Character and period history series flow (and sometimes ebb) in this work. Fortuitous plot twists are, in this book, a bit too
much so and takes a bit away from the really good story line. If you have four or five characters presented with the principal
protagonist, they all must be equally believable. Other than that niggling point, I really like the story. RT
much so and takes a bit away from the really good story line. If you have four or five characters presented with the principal
protagonist, they all must be equally believable. Other than that niggling point, I really like the story. RT
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Prison Ship
Feb 18 2013
By Art Tassie
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Paul Dowswell has a great talent and is a.must read.
A.B. Tassie M.Ed. I recommemd reading all of his books. Powder monkey left me with powder burns and prison ship left me with scares on my ankles. Read Dowswell he will put you on a three-year complete with the stench of 500 men living in close quarters.
A.B. Tassie M.Ed. I recommemd reading all of his books. Powder monkey left me with powder burns and prison ship left me with scares on my ankles. Read Dowswell he will put you on a three-year complete with the stench of 500 men living in close quarters.
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Tall Ships
Jan 24 2012
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I was ver pleased the book came quickly and in new condition wich is better than I expected. The process was simple and the Amazon site easy to negotiate. Thank you for your service.
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