Half A Chance

"Half A Chance" by Frederic S. Isham is a novel that throws you right into the middle of a thrilling sea voyage on the "Lord Nelson". Aboard this ship, we meet Sir Charles, his wife, and the energetic young Jocelyn, all caught up in the drama of sharing a vessel with a group of convicts. The story ignites when Sir Charles and his family get a curious urge to look at the convicts' deck. What follows is an exciting introduction to the criminals, including the memorable 'Frisco Pet,' as described by Mr. Gillett. But things really heat up when a huge storm threatens the ship, pushing the characters into a survival scenario where their true colors start to shine and the themes of curiosity, innocence, and social class become really important, especially when young Jocelyn begins to interact with the convicts.