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Jupiter Amidships

Jupiter Amidships

by S I Martin (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $3.23
Synopsis

Jupiter and his brother Patrick are about to embark on a merchant ship bound for home in Sierra Leone, but are set upon by a vicious Navy pressgang. The brothers are beaten, bound, imprisoned at bayonet point, and finally marched to join a Royal Navy Frigate, the Boneta. In word and deed, they are now prisoners of his Majesty King George.

They have no idea where they are, or where they are heading. The Boneta is a ship full of secrets, and it's on a mission. Enemies are swiftly made, and the brothers can trust no one. Amid the mystery and danger, Jupiter will need all his strength and wits to survive - and, most surprising of all, some very strange and new technology. What they discover hidden in the holds of the ship, will propel Jupiter and Patrick into an entirely unforeseen battle for their lives ...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 208
 Edition: UK ed.
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 18 Jun 2009
ISBN 10: 0340981318
ISBN 13: 9780340981313
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Jupiter's adventure continues, this time at sea, in this thrilling sequel ...

Media Reviews
Another piece of intelligent historical fiction from S I Martin. Accurate, interesting, and with a good dollop of humour ... Jupiter is a truly engaging character, flawed but loveable * The Bookbag *
An enjoyable story, full of excitement and adventure * Books For Keeps *
Highly recommended * School Librarian *
'Another piece of intelligent historical fiction from S I Martin. Accurate, interesting, and with a good dollop of humour.' * The Bookbag *
'Historical fiction at its very best. ... intelligent, engaging, and exciting.' * Books for Keeps *
'... provides plenty for readers to think about; the questions it raises are still pertinent today.' * Kate Agnew, The Guardian *
'Exciting and convincing ... Highly recommended.' * Write Away *
'Exciting and tense ... Super stuff.' * Jill Murphy, The Bookbag *
'Masterful storytelling with a constant undertone of menace. Well written, it succeeds as a story about a young man who finds himself, as much as a story about slavery.' * Carousel *
'Authentic ... gripping historical thriller.' * Northern Echo *
'... perfect for children ... who are interested in social history and adventure.' * First News *
'Highly recommended.' * The School Librarian *
Author Bio
S.I. Martin is a writer and historian, founder of the series of narrative London walks entitled '500 Years of Black London'. He also works in education and the media, specialising in Black British history and literature. He is the author of an adult novel Incomparable World, and Britain's Slave Trade for the Channel 4 series of the same name. He is much in demand with English Heritage, National Maritime Museum, Museum of London, Museum in Docklands, Imperial War Museum and British Council Literature wing. Jupiter Williams, and the sequel, Jupiter Amidships, are his first children's books.