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Dowswell, Paul

Battle Fleet: Adventures of a Young Sailor

302 pp. | Bloomsbury | March, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-1-59990-080-3 $16.95
(3) YA After traveling back to England from Australia, Sam Witchall (Powder Monkey, Prison Ship) wants to settle down as a merchant sailor, keeping close to home. As war with Napoleon looms, though, Sam decides to become a midshipman in the British navy. Like its predecessors, this book's compelling narrative and strong characters make for an exciting read. Reading list.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King

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