reviewed by Alan Chen
This story is set in 1809 and 1810.
Its main character is Thomas, a 12 year old apprentice sailor on the Boyd, a trader sailing from Ireland to New Zealand.
Thomas befriended George, the son of a Maori chief. George was unfairly punished on the ship and when the Boyd arrived in New Zealand, the crew was attacked by George's tribe. The Boyd was burnt.
The rest of the story tells of Thomas's capture, escape and return voyage back home to Ireland.
This book has been written for 11 years olds and older, because the use of language is quite mature and some parts are gruesome.
As a story I think that it is very interesting finding out about the adventures of Thomas and the historical events of that time.
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