{"product_id":"9780747595953","title":"Powder Monkey : The Adventures of Sam Witchall","description":"By: Dowswell, Paul \u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback \/ softback \u003cbr\u003e Published By: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 06\/10\/08 \u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780747595953 \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions in mm: 198 x 129 x 5 \u003cbr\u003e Description: Sam is desperate to leave his sleepy Norfolk village and see the world. He seizes the chance to join a merchant ship, but soon discovers that a life at sea is harsh and often short, especially when his ship is attacked by a French privateer. About to be boarded, they fear all is lost, but the privateers are driven off by the appearance of a Royal Navy ship. Sam's relief is short-lived. Soon after, another Navy ship sends over a press gang, and he is forced to join the frigate Miranda. War with France and Spain is raging and Sam is caught in the middle with a dangerous job as a powder monkey in the company of a brutal crew. This is an amazingly well-researched adventure giving a glimpse of one boy's incredible life at sea.","brand":"Scotia Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41038501445815,"sku":"9780747595953","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5629\/7143\/files\/9780747595953.jpg?v=1717447026","url":"https:\/\/www.scotiabooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780747595953","provider":"scotia-books-online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}