Iain lawrence the smugglers book

The smugglers has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Written by iain lawrence, audiobook narrated by ron keith. The smugglers ebook by iain lawrence 9780307546722. The author successfully conjures an aura of mystery and tension around the dragon, a schooner once used to smuggle goods and men. Contemporary authors, new revision series dictionary. He follows the adventures of the young lad, john spencer. This dragon caused a lot of trouble to john and his father.

His novels have been chosen as best book of the year by publishers weekly and school library journal on more than one occasion. The smugglers high seas adventures, book 2 by iain lawrence. The smugglers is the second novel within a series of books about sixteenyear old john spencers adventure within the ship the dragon. Sail aboard the cursed dragon for a seafaring tale of action and adventure. The smugglers by iain lawrence 1999 j ohn spencer is back after his terrifying ordeal at the mercy of the wreckers and his father is back too, none the worse for the experience, except that he leans on a cane occasionally. Awards winner, ala best book for young adults selected, ala quick pick winner, bulletin blue ribbon selected, new york public library book for the teen age in iain lawrences the smugglers delacorte, 1999, set in cornwell, england at the beginning of the 19th century, 16yearold john spencer and his father continue their adventures that began in the wreckers delacorte, 1998.

But a mysterious gentleman delivers an ominous warning to steer clear of that ship, because the ship was christened with blood. The isle of skye is sailing back to england with its cargo of wine barrels. But hes too charmed by the pretty dragon to heed the advice. The ship looks clever and quick, and john can hardly wait to sail her. Sixteenyearold john spencers father has just purchased a new ship named the dragon, and john is sailing it to london with the mysterious captain crowe. The wreckers and the smugglers, lawrences conclusion to the high seas trilogy opens as john spencer, now 17 and a. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Although it lacks the epochal resonance of the 19thcentury adventure yarnse. This thrilling companion to iain lawrences awardwinning the wreckers and the smugglers plunges listeners into highsea action and intrigue. He can barely contain his excitement when his father leaves him in charge of a small crew.

His book gemini summer won the 2007 governor generals award in childrens literature. Iain lawrence in eighteenthcentury england, after his father buys a schooner called the dragon, sixteenyearold john sets out to sail it from kent to london and becomes involved in a dangerous smuggling scheme. The links will take you to the web sites home page. Iain lawrence is a journalist, travel writer, and avid sailor, and the author of many acclaimed novels, including ghost boy, the skeleton tree, lord of the nutcracker men, and the high seas trilogy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Buy the smugglers by iain lawrence from waterstones today. From there you can navigate to the title you are interested in. In 2007 he won a governor generals literary award in childrens literature for gemini summer. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Read the smugglers by iain lawrence available from rakuten kobo.

She was a smugglers vessel once, but that was in the past. There may be a thing or two that ties over from a previous work, but nothing that affects. John must keep his wits about him and solve the riddle of the dead man if he is to make it home alive. This story takes place in late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. In 2007 he won a governor general s literary award in childrens literature for gemini summer. In this companion to the wreckers 1998, lawrence provides more adventures on the high seas. He worked in logging, fishing, and even as a forestfire fighter before studying journalism in. Iain lawrence is a journalist, travel writer, and an avid sailor. Search the australian booksellers association website to find a bookseller near you. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the smugglers the high seas trilogy book 2. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Iain lawrence tells a whale of a tale with the smugglers. The smugglers high seas adventures, book 2 by iain lawrence book cover, description, publication history.

Young john is charmed by the dragon, the schooner he is planning to sail to london and use for the honest wool trade. Iain lawrence is a journalist and the author of many acclaimed novels, including ghost boy, the skeleton tree, lord of the nutcracker men, and the high seas trilogy. This is an ominous introduction to the schooner john is about to be entrusted with for a voyage to london. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The smugglers book 2 even though this is book 2 in the high seas trilogy, it can absolutely stand alone.

An adventurous tale with engaging, colorful characters, the smugglers begins with a robbery staged by a highwayman and then sets sail on the high seas with captain crowe, a last minute replacement for the murdered captain, dashing tommy dusker, and john spencer, the sixteenyearold protagonist and son of the ships owner. Iain lawrence is the bestselling author of such heralded books for young readers as lord of the nutcracker men, which broached the complicated subject of human experience in war. The smugglers by iain lawrence the main character, john is a young lad who at. Readers will relish this companion to the highly acclaimed adventure, the wreckers. He was named a publishers weekly flying start author for the wreckers, published by delacorte press in 1998.

Lawrence is an awardwinning childrens author best known for his adventure stories. This time they are buying a new trading vessel, the dragon, and hiring a crew who lead them into danger. Iain lawrence has 19 books on goodreads with 14556 ratings. The wreckers is the first book in lawrences high seas adventures trilogy. And to wonder what he really knows about his bonny crew. Remember the rats chewing at his feet as he lay chained in the underground drain. Winner, bulletin blue ribbon selected, new york public library book for the teen age in iain lawrences the smugglers delacorte, 1999, set in cornwell, england at the beginning of the 19th century, 16yearold john spencer and his father continue their adventures that began in the wreckers delacorte, 1998. He studied journalism in vancouver and went to work for the prince rupert daily news. Browse iain lawrences bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The smugglers book by iain lawrence 6 available editions. Also, his captain was a very evil man that used to smuggle other people and products like brandy. I read the first book, the wreckers, when i was in 7th grade and loved it. John and his father are warned about the dragons dangerous past by a man named larson but they do not heed his warning.

Steer clear of that ship, warns the mysterious gentleman who shares a coach with john and his father. The smugglers the high seas trilogy book 2 kindle edition by lawrence, iain. John had a father who bought a ship called the dragon. Iain lawrence born 1955 is a bestselling canadian author for children and young adults. Readers will relish this companion to the highly acclaimed adventure, the.

See all books authored by iain lawrence, including the skeleton tree, and lord of the nutcracker men, and more on. Steer clear of that ship, warns the mysterious gentleman who shares. Steer clear of that ship, warns the mysterious gentleman who shares the coach to dover with john spencer and his father. Iain lawrence audio books, best sellers, author bio. A swashbuckling thriller, part two of the high seas adventures, set on the oceans of the eighteenth century drama, horror, adventure. When john spencers father buys the mysterious black schooner, the dragon, the 16yearold boy is excited until he learns that he must make the ships maiden voyage without his father. Buy the paperback book the smugglers by iain lawrence at indigo.

Its the way of a ship that was christened in blood. Studied journalism in vancouver, british columbia, canada. The smugglers by iain lawrence penguin random house canada. Eighteen years later, he went to work on a fish farm before he started writing fulltime. Gr 59in iain lawrencess the smugglers delacorte, 1999, set in cornwell, england at the beginning of the 19th century, 16yearold john spencer and his father continue their adventures that began in the wreckers delacorte, 1998. To be honest my rating is probably a little unfair. But soon john will be forced to consider the gentlemans warning. Sixteenyearold john is enchanted by the dragon, the pretty little schooner that awaits them at dover. In the wake of lawrences the wreckers comes this companion novel, a second riveting highsea adventure featuring swashbuckling characters, salty dialogue and a taut succession of cliffhangers.

This is an ominous introduction to the schooner john is. She was a smugglers vessel once, but now shes his dragon, and shell proudly carry wool for honest trade. Book in the high seas adventures series if you like action packed, cantputdown kind of books about sailing and the sea, i recommend getting this book. When i saw the wreckers and the smugglers in a used book store i had to purchase and reread for old times sake. Iain lawrence books list of books by author iain lawrence.