Thunder from the Sea: Adventure on Board the HMS Defender #[nn]
A 17.99 USD adventure in 2010, *Thunder from the Sea: Adventure on Board the HMS Defender* follows 12-year-old Jack Hoyton as he begins his naval journey aboard the HMS Defender. With a gripping mix of blockade duty, a daring raid, and a daring escape from captivity, Jack proves his mettle in a high-stakes mission that tests courage and quick thinking. Written and illustrated by Jeff Weigel, this story captures the tension and coming-of-age spirit of a young sailor finding his place in the Royal Navy.
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Jack Hoyton joins the Royal Navy, and slowly adjusts to life on blockade duty. When a surreptitious landing in France is attacked, crew member Hewitt is separated, later rejoining to report that the French port is but lightly guarded. Jack joins a raiding party to seize the fort, but all are captured -- the press-ganged Irish Hewitt has traded the ship for a chance to escape. The 12 year-old Jack slips through prison bars and warns the ship, which is able to fight off a larger French vessel and seize the port. Jack is commended, and seems set fair for a naval career.
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