Powder Monkey by Paul Dowswell

304 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional fast-paced
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Thirteen-year-old Sam Witchall has always dreamed of being a sailor, but he never realized how dangerous and gruesome life at sea could be until he is pressed into service aboard HMS Miranda. Beginning his naval career as a "powder monkey"--assis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
informative 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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