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

3.67
based on 43 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

emotional: 100%

funny: 50%

informative: 50%

sad: 50%

tense: 50%


Pace

100% of readers chose fast
fast

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

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