Powder Monkey - The Adventures of Sam Witchall

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Publisher's 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780747595953
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Imprint: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 275
Weight: 238g
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 5mm