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Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for the City of Gold


Book Description
The central figure in this story is Ben Wharton, who in 1595, when he is 12 years old, becomes cabin boy aboard Raleigh's ship. He joins Raleigh on his quest for the legendary 'City of Gold' in South America. Ben can't wait for this great adventure, but little does he know what awaits him - endless weeks at sea, thirst, hunger and warlike natives. But Raleigh and his men are prepared to risk anyth... More
Book Information
PublisherHodder Children's Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages48
ISBN-100750237597
ISBN-13978-0750237598
Publication Date10/25/2001
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About Alan Childs (Author) : Alan Childs is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Alan Childs include History Detective Investigates (The History Detective Investigates), Tudor Theatre (The Hist... more
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About Gini Wade (Illustrator) : Gini Wade is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Gini Wade include The Book of Fairytale Pop-up Board Games (Pop Up Board Games), Sir Walter Ral... more
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