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Powder Monkey: The Adventures of Sam Witchall


The Adventures of Sam Witchall

No. of pages 288

Published: 2012

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Great for age 9-18 years

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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. This is an amazingly well-researched adventure giving a glimpse of one boy's incredible life at sea.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 9+ years.

There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .

Paul Dowswell trained as a historian and teacher. He is now a freelance writer and editor.

This book is in the following series:

Adventures of a Young Sailor

The Adventures of Sam Witchall

This book features the following character:

Sam Witchall
This book features the character Sam Witchall.

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