Gunner's Boy (Tudor Flashbacks)

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Paperback
2003
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John is only twelve - officially too young to join the Royal Navy - but he's determined to help conquer the approaching Spanish Armada. He also wants to seek vengeance against the enemy for his father's death at sea a year ago. But conditions on board ship are far worse than he could ever have imagined - 'everything was strange: the foul smell, the creaking sound of the ship's movements, and the unfriendliness' - and the perils of naval battles present danger at every turn. But there's exhilaration and excitement aplenty too. Vivid details of weapons, tactical manoeuvres, the conditions of prisoners and the wounded, and the fierce rivalry between enemy sides add to the excitement of this thrilling, short novel.

Synopsis

John is only twelve - officially too young to join the Royal Navy - but he's determined to help conquer the approaching Spanish Armada. He also wants to seek vengeance against the enemy for his father's death at sea a year ago. But conditions on board ship are far worse than he could ever have imagined - 'everything was strange: the foul smell, the creaking sound of the ship's movements, and the unfriendliness' - and the perils of naval battles present danger at every turn. But there's exhilaration and excitement aplenty too. Vivid details of weapons, tactical manoeuvres, the conditions of prisoners and the wounded, and the fierce rivalry between enemy sides add to the excitement of this thrilling, short novel.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 31 Mar 2003
ISBN 10: 0713661984
ISBN 13: 9780713661989
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: The Flashbacks series has been widely acclaimed: 'told from the perspective of a child whose situation elicits genuine interest and concern ... full of excitement ... a wealth of historical evidence is integrated in the narratives' - The Times Educational Supplement 'The Flashback series fleshes out the bare bones of history with stories giving an authentic sense of the period' - Guardian With strong male characters, the Flashbacks have huge boy appeal: even the most reluctant readers will relish these short, action-packed novels. The books firmly support the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2. This book includes an historical note, written by the author, clarifying the context of the story, and a glossary of specialist or historical terms.

Author Bio

Ann, who lives in the Shropshire town of Telford, is best-known for her historical novels, including the Friends and Foes trilogy - of which the first book, Pigeon Summer, was shortlisted for the Smarties Prize. She has been writing since the age of six and her first book was published in 1974. Since then, more than 25 books have followed.