- Hardcover: 196 pages
- Publisher: Perfection Learning (Nov 1 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0780799879
- ISBN-13: 978-0780799875
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.5 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
"With this minutely observed picture of maritime life in 1799 Cornwall, Lawrence gives a nod to Robert Louis Stevenson. A fast-paced, atmospheric yarn that will have adventure buffs glued to their seats," said PW in a starred review. Ages 10-up. (Nov.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
From School Library Journal
Grade 6-9AIn this novel set in 1799, 14-year-old John Spencer of London falls in love with life at sea on his first voyage as a passenger on his father's merchant sailing ship. He can't bear to think about plans for his desk-bound future in the family business. The young man's dreams and disappointments must be set aside when a furious storm claims the vessel and its crew. Washed onto a Cornish beach, John at first seems incredibly lucky, but soon finds that the ocean has delivered him into danger. The nearby village of Pendennis supports itself communally through the practice of "wrecking": tricking vessels onto the lethal coastal rocks, then looting the remains. However, the goods cannot be claimed if there are any survivors. As John uses his wits and his few sympathizers to plan an escape, he learns that his father may also be alive. He must overcome ever more perilous challenges if he is to save the man from a dreadful captivity. Though most of the exciting, fast-paced action occurs on land, this is really a sea story in the grand tradition of sailors' yarns, full of cliffhanging moments and well-drawn, colorful characters. The author expertly weaves maritime lingo and details into the narrative, creating an entertaining and engrossing nautical adventure.AStarr E. Smith, Marymount University Library, Arlington, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
An Action Packed Book!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Wreckers (Paperback)
This was a good book and very action packed. It is about a teenager named John who is on a ship with his father and the crew of the ship. One night, in a really hectic storm, the captain lost track of direction and didn't know where to go. Suddenly they saw a light meaning it was a harbor and was o.k. to dock their ship. Unfortunately it was not a harbor, but a rock-laden shore. It was too late to turn back, and the boat was torn apart on the rocks. When John woke up he was on a sandy shore. He saw some men walk past him to another survivor in the water. Then, instead of helping that man, they dunk his head in the water and drowned him. John starts to now wonder if the wreck was really an accident. To find out, read this great book by Iain Lawrence, The Wreckers.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good adventure story, but beware of graphic violence,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Wreckers (Paperback)
Many reviewers have commented that this is a good adventure book, but I did not see any reviews that noted that it is quite graphically violent. I used this book recently for a mother-son book group of 5th grade boys. Several of the boys noted that they found the book very disturbing in its graphic imagery -- murders, hangings, rats, etc. and felt that the book was less enjoyable because of it. I would issue a warning that this book is not suitable for young or sensitive children. It is an "easy read" aside from some tough vocabulary, but is very intense.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Action Pack Book I Know!,
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This review is from: The Wreckers (Paperback)
I found out that the wreckers was very action pack and and keeps you keep reading on and on. It keep me on the end of my seat with a great spooky good time. I love this book and I wish I will read it again and again
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