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Kingston, William Henry Giles
1814
1880
Kingston, W. H. G.
Kingston, W.H.G.
Adrift in a Boat
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
"Adrift in a Boat" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows two young boys, Harry Merryweather and David Moreton, who embark on a picnic adventure that quickly turns perilous after they get trapped by the tide and find themselves adrift on the open sea. As the plot unfolds, they encounter numerous trials, including a shipwreck, a fierce storm, and the challenge of survival while battling anxiety and uncertainty. At the start of the narrative, a cheerful picnic invites families to a beautiful Cornish beach, where the boys initially enjoy their time until their exploration leads to unexpected danger. As the tide rises, they struggle to find safety and are ultimately swept into a series of dramatic events, including the loss of a companion, the eerie presence of a privateer, and the threat of drowning. The opening chapters establish a gripping scenario of survival against the odds, leaving readers eager to discover how Harry and David navigate their dire circumstances and whether they will find their way home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Sea stories
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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