Watson, Susan
The Ship's Mascot
- ISBN 13:
- 9781724779656
- author:
- Watson, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 154
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Children's, Historical, Europe,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A young tortoise's perilous journey begins when he is taken from his island home and placed on board a convict ship bound for Australia in 1861. Alone and frightened, he soon finds himself cared for by a convict boy named Tom Carey. As their friendship grows, Leopold discovers that Tom harbours a secret, putting his life in danger. The voyage to Australia becomes a matter of survival as they face the menacing prison guard, a major catastrophe, and the kindness of Officer Meade. Will Tom and Leopold overcome their challenges and find a way for Tom to clear his name?