Ordinary Seaman
No. of pages 112
Published: 1993
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"Ordinary Seaman" by Gordon John follows the journey of a young man who embarks on a life at sea, seeking adventure and escape from a mundane existence. As he joins a motley crew on a cargo ship, he navigates the challenges of maritime life, from the grueling work to the unpredictable nature of the ocean. Amidst the camaraderie and conflicts among the crew, he discovers profound lessons about friendship, responsibility, and self-discovery. The narrative delves into the realities of life aboard a ship, weaving humor and poignant moments that illuminate both the beauty and hardships of a seafaring life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Teenage Memoir .
There are 112 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1993 by Walker Books Ltd .
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John Gordon
This book features the character John Gordon.
