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Title: The Crew of the Water Wagtail

Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "The Crew of the Water Wagtail" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a group of sailors embarking on a journey to Norway in the 16th century, highlighting the exploits of the main characters, Paul Burns and his devoted friend Oliver Trench, the skipper's son. As the voyage unfolds, they encounter a series of tumultuous challenges, including mutiny and shipwreck, that lead them into a new world of exploration and survival. At the start of the narrative, the crew of the Water Wagtail sets sail on what seems to be an ordinary expedition, but their fates are quickly altered when they face a violent squall that wreaks havoc on their ship. In the unfolding chaos, mutiny develops among the crew, led by Big Swinton, temporarily capturing the captain and his son, along with Burns. Ultimately, they are cast away on an uncharted island, pointing toward a larger tale of adventure and the struggle for survival in an unknown land, filled with both dangers and opportunities. As Paul and Oliver demonstrate bravery and ingenuity, the opening chapters set in motion the themes of loyalty, courage, and the quest for discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894

EBook No.: 21710

Published: Jun 6, 2007

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Castaways -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: British -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:21710:2 2007-06-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) en 1
2024-11-06T00:03:16Z The Crew of the Water Wagtail

This edition has images.

Title: The Crew of the Water Wagtail

Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "The Crew of the Water Wagtail" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a group of sailors embarking on a journey to Norway in the 16th century, highlighting the exploits of the main characters, Paul Burns and his devoted friend Oliver Trench, the skipper's son. As the voyage unfolds, they encounter a series of tumultuous challenges, including mutiny and shipwreck, that lead them into a new world of exploration and survival. At the start of the narrative, the crew of the Water Wagtail sets sail on what seems to be an ordinary expedition, but their fates are quickly altered when they face a violent squall that wreaks havoc on their ship. In the unfolding chaos, mutiny develops among the crew, led by Big Swinton, temporarily capturing the captain and his son, along with Burns. Ultimately, they are cast away on an uncharted island, pointing toward a larger tale of adventure and the struggle for survival in an unknown land, filled with both dangers and opportunities. As Paul and Oliver demonstrate bravery and ingenuity, the opening chapters set in motion the themes of loyalty, courage, and the quest for discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894

EBook No.: 21710

Published: Jun 6, 2007

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Castaways -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: British -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:21710:3 2007-06-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) en 1