In this Australian classic that is now back in print, Shawn runs away from home to join Captain Elijah on the Lazy Jane, an old river-boat trading on the River Murray in Australia at the turn of the century. But he finds that life aboard is tough and the Captain has enemies - particularly Red Morgan, the fearful red-bearded river pirate.

 

There are 180 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Wakefield Press .