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309 pp.
| Simon |
March, 2005 |
TradeISBN 0-689-87143-0$15.95
(3)
4-6
In this tale of high-seas high jinks, motherless English twin brothers stow away on a ship on which their father works. The ways the boys avoid detection are entertaining; week three brings discovery and excitement when robbers take over the ship. Natch, the twins' derring-do helps save the day. While the story stretches believability, humor and a brisk pace will keep readers engaged.