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Powder Monkey (Adventures of Sam Witchall) (Hardcover)

by Paul Dowswell (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; First Edition edition (3 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747577048
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747577041
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 174,769 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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`Thrilling tale, exceptionally well written and affecting' --The Times --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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`More vivid than a Patrick O'Brian novel ... all children worth their salt will read on to the end' --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Navy Larks, 30 Aug 2007
By Binro The Heretic "mattieboyz" (Hillsborough, Sheffield) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powder Monkey (Adventures of Sam Witchall) (Paperback)
Well hurrah for Paul Dowswell and extra rum all round! As a boy I was introduced to the nautical novels of the peerless Alexander Kent; Dowswell is his worthy heir. The hero, Sam Witchall, narrates his adventures as he embarks upon a grim life as a British naval rating. The action is fast-paced, the author's knowledge of the era shines through the prose and as a reader I was definitely left wanting more. Fortunately, Dowswell has followed this up with the equally impressive 'Prison Ship', just released in paperback. Unfortunately, the third in the series is said to be the last; I think there is a lot more mileage in young Witchall yet though...
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me enthralled right to the end!, 22 Nov 2005
I am a very picky reader and it takes me a while to find a book I like, but this one is really excellent and I am so glad that I found it! I hope there's a sequel, I love books in a series, (I am always disapointed when they end!). I think that anyone of any age could read this book. I have recomended it to all my friends and I have a list of people who want to borrow it. It is well written and there is anough factual infomation to keep the older generation happy, (I know a lot more about the Navy than I did before I read this book!). I would advise you to read it, I just couldn't put it down!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Chain-shot, 14 Oct 2005
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This is the second best book I've ever read - second to Antony Horowitz. This book grips you with unexpected turns. I'd recommend to anyone interested at all in history. It describes life on a Royal Navy ship; with such detail, you can imagine being there. My Dad bought it for me because he is a Jack Aubrey fan (Master & Commander). I thought it wouldn't be that good because I'm not interested in that stuff myself - but this book changed my mind in a big way!
Sam, aged 10
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this book i read in spain on holiday and could not wait to get back and see if there was any other books to follow up the story .yes two others and just as good. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Powder Monkey is Fantastic
This book is a wonderful read for children of all ages. the characters are wonderful and by the end of the book you are really involved with their adventures. Read more
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