The Smugglers -- Iain Lawrence, Paperback

"Steer clear of that ship," warns the mysterious gentleman who shares a coach with John and his father. "Death she'll bring you," says the man. "It's the way of a ship that was christened with blood."

This is an ominous introduction to the schooner John is about to be entrusted with for a voyage to London. But he's too charmed by the pretty Dragon to heed the advice. The ship looks clever and quick, and John can hardly wait to sail her. She was a smugglers' vessel once, but now she's his Dragon, and she'll proudly carry wool for honest trade.

But soon John will be forced to consider the gentleman's warning. And to wonder what he really knows about his bonny crew.

Author: Iain Lawrence
Publisher: Rh Childrens Books
Published: 10/10/2000
Pages: 184
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 7.66h x 5.22w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9780440415961
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 34885 / Smugglers


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 10/30/2000 pg. 78

About the Author
Iain Lawrence is a journalist, travel writer, and avid sailor.