The Dark Frigate (Newbery Medal Winner) by Charles Boardman Hawes flood "--James McConnachie "Sunday Times"

"--James McConnachie "Sunday Times"

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The Dark Frigate (Newbery Medal Winner) by Charles Boardman Hawes flood "--James McConnachie "Sunday Times"In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland. Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the "Rose of Devon" is seized in midocean by a devious group of men plucked from a floating wreck, Philip is forced to accompany