“The Castaways leaves readers breathless.”—School Library Journal
The spirited adventure that began in The Convicts and continued in The Cannibals has its riveting conclusion in The Castaways—in which Tom Tin and his four convict companions save two sailors stranded on an iceberg. There’s Mr. Beezley, with his tattooed hands and icy stare; and Mr. Moyle, with his pig-like face and rotten teeth, who supposedly eats children. As Tom grows wary of the men, he suspects they are plotting to get rid of him. But how? And if Tom and the other boys can’t stop the sailors, will they ever make it home to England, where Tom’s diamond remains buried, and where he still stands a chance of sorting out his tangled fate?
“The quirky characters and an incredible story with fast action will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next, complete with a very satisfying, surprise ending.”—MyShelf.com
Children's Literature
Tom Tin and his companions continue the adventures that began with The Convicts and The Cannibals. Drifting at sea, they attempt to discern the signs of the weather and stories they have heard to determine their best course for survival. Desperation leads them to consider killing one of the group to preserve food for the others when a sail appears on the horizon. It looks like their salvation, but from the time they scramble aboard, dangers appear at every turn. Midgely is convinced their new ship is the Flying Dutchman with a mind and powers of its own to determine their fate. Others come aboard and take control of the ship. Tom realizes the sailors are dangerous when he hears them plotting to get rid of him. He tries to convince his companions of the danger, but they do not believe him until they realize they are about to be sold as slaves. The fast paced adventure unfolds as the boys try to save themselves. Readers of the previous books will particularly enjoy learning how Tom comes to terms with his fate. Reviewer: Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger
Categories:
- Teen & Young Adult
- Literature & Fiction
- Social & Family Issues
- Self Esteem & Reliance
- Social & Family Issues
- Literature & Fiction
Publisher : Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Author : Lawrence, Iain
Language : English
Published :2007-11-13
Number Of Pages : 256
Binding : Hardcover
ISBN-10 : 038573090X
ISBN-13 : 9780385730907
Item weight : 0.71 lb
Dimensions : 0.94 in x 5.83 in x 8.11 in
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