Stan Lynn: A Boy's Adventures in China

"Stan Lynn: A Boy's Adventures in China" by George Manville Fenn is an adventure novel where young Stan Lynn returns to China after six years away and is immediately thrown into danger when river pirates try to raid his family's warehouse. The story follows Stan as he quickly has to get used to his new environment, facing armed conflict and learning to be brave. Right from the start, Stan is woken up by his father and told about the pirates trying to break in, and before he knows it, he's armed and in a gunfight. This first encounter shows the excitement and suspense to come, as Stan learns to deal with his fear and take on responsibility while fighting to survive, setting the stage for a thrilling and formative adventure.