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Kingston, William Henry Giles
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Kingston, W. H. G.
Kingston, W.H.G.
Petherick, Horace
1839
1919
Petherick, H. W. (Horace William)
Petherick, Horace William
The Loss of the Royal George
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
"The Loss of the Royal George" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the tragic sinking of the HMS Royal George, touching on the life of young Benjamin Truscott, the son of the ship's boatswain. Through his eyes, readers will explore themes of survival, friendship, and the trials of life at sea, particularly following the catastrophe. The narrative promises to intertwine personal growth and loss against the backdrop of naval history. The opening of the book introduces readers to Benjamin Truscott, who is reluctantly brought aboard the Royal George by his father, the ships' boatswain. Through Benjamin’s perspective, we learn about the ship’s grandeur and the bustle of naval life. As the story progresses, the child witnesses the chaos of the Seven Years' War, culminating in a fearsome battle that claims his father's life and leads to the vessel's eventual sinking. The harrowing sequence sets the stage for Benjamin's survival and his future responsibilities, emphasizing the themes of duty and resilience amid tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
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