The Man with the Silver Oar

by Robin Moore

Stowaway... In the year 1718, Daniel Collins, a well-brougbt-up young Philadelphian, can only dream of exchanging his orderly existence as a shipyard apprentice for a life at sea. Daniel is certain he'll never find a way to make his dreams a reality, especially since there's a chance he'll inherit his uncle's successful shipping business one day. When the opportunity arises, Daniel is surprised to find that he has the courage to stow away on a ship bound for southern waters; a ship in search of the pirates who are terrorizing merchant vessels all up and down the Atlantic coast. The Sea Turtle may look docile, but hidden beneath her decks is an arsenal of weapons, and her crew's assignment is to bring down pirates by any means. As a Quaker, Daniel has sworn not to take up weapons against any man. But it's possible that the most dangerous enemy of the Sea Turtle may be someone Daniel knows all too well. Will he cast aside his Quaker principles in order to help defeat the most notorious pirate of his time?

Robin Moore deftly weaves a tale of treachery on the high seas in this coming-of-age adventure that is as exciting as the era in which it is set.

Genres: Historical Fiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Robin Moore has made his living as an children's book author and traveling storyteller for more than thirty years. He grew up in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania, where his Scots-Irish ancestors have lived for more than 200 years. He served as a combat soldier in Vietnam, earned a Journalism Degree from Pennsylvania State University and worked as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor. He was written more than a dozen books, published by the world's largest publishers and was named Author of the Year by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association. He was presented more than 5,000 Storytelling programs and workshops and has told stories to more than one million people. He was named National Storyteller of the Year. Robin holds a Masters Degree in Oral Traditions and serves on the faculty of The Graduate Institute.

Reviews

[Ms. Heres]

I always appreciate an unexpected twist.

[22mooreb · Rating 1 out of 5]

the collins in 1718 who wanted to sail the ships. he was a quakers did not believe in violence or war. so, his uncle did not want him to watch hangings. I did not lick the boock

[Boo Langdon · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was full amazing twist and turns and kept me reading.