The Secret of the Dark Waterfall
A School Ship Tobermory Adventure (Book 4)
Will be published approx. on 8. August 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-78027-612-0 (ISBN)
Description
Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize
The School Ship Tobermory and its intrepid young crew are back in Hebridean waters. When a violent storm blows them off course to a remote island, they discover a fisherman's journal written a hundred years ago which tells of a mysterious shipwreck crammed with treasure.
But without a precise location, where do they start looking? An extraordinary chance encounter gives them a valuable clue. Before long, Ben, Fee and their friends realize they are not the only ones searching for the lost wreck and must face a ruthless and determined adversary who will stop at nothing to seize the prize.
The School Ship Tobermory and its intrepid young crew are back in Hebridean waters. When a violent storm blows them off course to a remote island, they discover a fisherman's journal written a hundred years ago which tells of a mysterious shipwreck crammed with treasure.
But without a precise location, where do they start looking? An extraordinary chance encounter gives them a valuable clue. Before long, Ben, Fee and their friends realize they are not the only ones searching for the lost wreck and must face a ruthless and determined adversary who will stop at nothing to seize the prize.
Reviews / Votes
'Quirky and curious, the story centres round a fun adventure and historical facts...McCall Smith's ability to tackle issues relevant to his younger audience - the disintegration of friendships and bullying - is impressive... many younger readers will find comfort in recognising their struggles reflected in these loveable characters...' * Dundee Courier *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Birlinn General
Target group
Children/juvenile
Young adult
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78027-612-0 (9781780276120)
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Schweitzer Classification
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E-Book
09/2019
John Donald
€4.79
Available for download
Persons
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of more than 80 books, including the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, and 44 Scotland Street. He is one of the world's most prolific and popular authors, and his books have been translated into 46 languages.
Iain McIntosh's illustrations have won numerous awards in the worlds of advertising, design and books. He has illustrated Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street series and also the series of children's stories featuring Precious Ramotswe.
Iain McIntosh's illustrations have won numerous awards in the worlds of advertising, design and books. He has illustrated Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street series and also the series of children's stories featuring Precious Ramotswe.