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The Sands Of Shark Island

Name: The Sands Of Shark Island
ISBN: 9781780273945

By Alexander McCall Smith

Adjectives

adventurous engaging suspenseful

Genres

Adventure Mystery

Synopsis

Ben and Fee MacTavish, along with their classmates aboard the School Ship Tobermory, embark on a voyage from Scotland to the Caribbean. Along the way, they uncover secrets about Captain Macbeth's past and confront modern-day pirates. The students and crew must work together to outwit the pirates and ensure their safety.

About the author

Alexander McCall Smith is a much-loved author from Scotland who has written many wonderful books for children and adults. He is famous for creating the 'No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency' series. Alexander’s stories are full of interesting characters, gentle humour, and exciting adventures that readers of all ages can enjoy.

Pages

250 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2016

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