Synopses & Reviews
An action-packed adventure, set in the old world of smugglers and buccaneers. The classic story is given new life in this new edition, featuring an introduction by bestselling author Michael Mopurgo.
Jim Davis is an ordinary twelve-year-old boy whose life takes a terrifying turn when he stumbles upon a ring of bloodthirsty pirates.At first, Jim delights in the thrill and adventure of sailing the seas and living the life of an outlaw. But Marah, the fierce buccaneer who leads the pirates, proves to be more dangerous than Jim first imagined. Will Jim find a way to escape from Marah ,or will he be lost at sea forever? Nearly 80 years after its original publication, John Masefield's classic tale has been brought back into print with an introduction by award-winning author Michael Morpurgo.
Synopsis
When young Jim Davis stumbles upon a smuggling ring, his life takes a terrifying new turn. He is forced into joining a fierce band of pirates, led by Marah, a frightening and sea-scarred buccaneer. Under Marah's watchful eye, Jim has many hair-raising adventures and close escapes, while learning all about the perils of the sea and living the life of an outlaw. Originally published in 1923, this action-packed adventure has thrilled generations of children in the past. Now British award-winning writer Michael Morpurgo, explains why this forgotten classic deserves to be brought back in print and has all the right ingredients for today's kids.