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The Wreckers (Audio CD)

by Iain Lawrence (Author), Ron Keith (Author)
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.

From School Library Journal

Grade 7-9-The Wreckers by Iain Lawrence (Delacorte, 1998) is an adventure story in the tradition of Treasure Island and Kidnapped. Fourteen-year-old John Spencer is on his father's boat, when wreckers on the coast of Cornwall lure the ship onto their rocky shore with a false beacon. A 13-year-old girl, Mary, helps him to stay alive, find his father, and stop the wreckers from continuing these crimes. Both John and Mary are portrayed as equally brave and capable. The narrator, Ron Keith, does an extraordinary job of portraying the several accents of the region, and his narration adds immeasurably to the atmosphere of the story. At the same time, every word is always completely understandable. Listeners may have some trouble with the sailing terminology and want to consult a dictionary. The story is very exciting, and somewhat graphic and violent, with many twists and surprises. Each chapter ends on a suspenseful note. This book will be especially interesting for middle school boys, and could lead to an interest in books such as Treasure Island. An excellent choice for schools and public libraries.
Pat Griffith, Schlow Memorial Library, State College, PA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good adventure story, but beware of graphic violence, April 26 2004
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Action Pack Book I Know!, Mar 14 2003
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars the book about the boats, Mar 14 2003
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this book is a really good book. i liked how he had all the really wied charcters in the story. i like how the story had the show his love for father. this book is a book in which i recoment to people from 10 to whatever age.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Wreckers
John and his father had just sailed on a ship for an adventure. During the trip, a terrible storm hit and destroyed it. I seemed as thought John was the only surviver. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2002 by Austin Chen

4.0 out of 5 stars OK... really a 3.5
This book starts off on the sea on the boat the Isle of Skye. John and his dad are on cargo ship to take wine to another place to trade. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2002 by loocsiksm

4.0 out of 5 stars The Wreckers
This book is about a boy that is going on a ship with his father to deliver something but the boy doesnt know what it is. Read more
Published on May 8 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Can John Live
A Review by Kelsey
John Spencer doesn't want to sit at a little desk all day long as his job like his father does. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet!
intreging plot,good characters. though the vocabulary was quite difficult to comprehend. im not a captain for gosh sake! overall good but confusing!
Published on Feb 9 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars interesting plot
intreging plot,good characters. though the vocabulary was quite difficult to comprehend. im not a captain for gosh sake! overall, good but sorta ...(messed) up!
Published on Feb 9 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars The Wreckers
Crash! Boom! Smash! Oh No! That ship is going to crash among the rocks. This is from the suprising, shocking, stupefying book, THE WRECKERS by the unique author who wrote it, Iain... Read more
Published on Feb 7 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Wreckers Delivers
The Wreckers by Iain Lawrence is one of the best books I have read in a very long time. This book about young John Spencer depicts a raging battle of good and evil, with suprising... Read more
Published on Jan 24 2002 by P. Bonner

4.0 out of 5 stars The Wreckers
The Wreckers
by:Iain Lawrence
In this book, the main character whose name is John Spencers is on a sailing ship that is transporting wine when a huge... Read more
Published on Dec 18 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
I really loved this book. I bought the smugglers the day after I finished reading The Wreckers. The book is so much fun to read. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2001

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