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Powder Monkey: Adventures of a Young Sailor

Book Description
Thirteen-year-old Sam Witchall has always dreamed of being a sailor, but he never realized how dangerous and gruesome life at sea could be until he is pressed into service aboard HMS Miranda. Beginning his naval career as a "powder monkey"--assisting the gun crews on the warship--Sam learns the ropes of sailing and how to cope with enemies both foreign and onboard the Miranda herself.

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PublisherBloomsbury USA Children's Books
BindingPaperback (10 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages288
ISBN-10B005SMXNZ4
Publication Date10/03/2006
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About Paul Dowswell (Author) : Paul Dowswell is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Paul Dowswell include Prison Ship, Powder Monkey, Battle Fleet: Adventures... more
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