Bloomsbury U.K.
Available: 07/31/07
5.08 x 7.80 · 320 pages
978-0-7475-7722-5 CDN $16.95 · pb

Ages 9–11

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Prison Ship

The Adventures of Sam Witchall

Paul Dowswell

Hailed as “Patrick O’Brian for kids,” Paul Dowswell has meticulously researched this epic naval adventure set in the 1800s, creating a “splendid book for boys, with a masterly climax” (Times).

This excitement packed sequel to Powder Monkey follows the fortunes of young Sam Witchall as he is transported to Australia for a crime he didn’t commit. Trapped in a ship with petty thieves, vicious criminals, women and other children for the eight-month journey, Sam knows he must escape when he reaches Australia, or he will be doomed to a life of slavery.

PAUL DOWSWELL is the author of over 50 books, including True Polar Adventures and True Stories of Heroes, both shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award, and Powder Monkey, the first story in the Sam Witchall series.