Set in the troubled days of the 1798 rebellion, this is the story of a boy, Donal Long, who steals a boat to escape his violent uncle, and is picked up in an exhausted state by a British warship. He is adopted by the ship's crew and becomes the powder monkey, who loads the powder for the guns.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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