George Manville Fenn
George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
!Tention: A Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War
Amidst the chaos of war, two young soldiers, injured and alone, fight for survival, their bond tested by battles, enemies, and a deposed king.
By George Manville Fenn
The King's Sons
Amidst Viking invasions, a king prepares his sons for their destiny, but it is the youngest, with his love for knowledge, who will shape the kingdom.
By George Manville Fenn
Burr Junior
A new boy at boarding school must navigate friendships, bullies, and outdoor escapades to find his place in a world of youthful rivalry.
By George Manville Fenn
Nat the Naturalist: A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas
An orphaned boy escapes a dreary life to explore exotic lands with his naturalist uncle, seeking adventure and knowledge in the wonders of the natural world.
By George Manville Fenn
A Young Hero
Amidst looming war, a courageous young boy tests his limits as he travels through dangerous lands to reach safety and struggles to make his way back to his father.
By George Manville Fenn
The Ocean Cat's Paw: The Story of a Strange Cruise
When a compassionate boy helps a fugitive escape, he is plunged into a world of shipwrecks, diplomacy, and peril on the high seas.
By George Manville Fenn
Begumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny
Amidst rising tensions in colonial India, a soldier's account reveals personal rivalries and growing unrest, foreshadowing a mutiny that will test the limits of loyalty and survival.
By George Manville Fenn
Will of the Mill
In a tranquil village, two young boys and an artist find their friendships tested as they face mysterious fires, troubling obsessions, and threatening floods.
By George Manville Fenn
In Honour's Cause: A Tale of the Days of George the First
In a kingdom divided by power struggles, a young man must choose between loyalty and his own sense of right and wrong.
By George Manville Fenn
The Little Skipper: A Son of a Sailor
When a young boy's desire to impress his father leads him to secretly board his ship, unexpected adventures and important lessons await him on the high seas.
By George Manville Fenn
Off to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers
Thrust into the South African wilderness after a heartbreaking loss, two young brothers must face untamed lands and inner turmoil on an expedition that will test their spirit.
By George Manville Fenn
The Sapphire Cross
A woman's impending marriage is upended when her presumed-dead fiancé appears, forcing her to choose between a new life and a love from the past.
By George Manville Fenn
Jack at Sea: All Work and No Play Made Him a Dull Boy
A frail, studious boy must conquer his fears and the open sea when his father takes him on a transformative journey across the world to improve his health.
By George Manville Fenn
Gil the Gunner: The Youngest Officer in the East
Amidst the challenges of colonial India, a hot-tempered youth becomes a brave officer, testing his courage and manhood in battles and personal trials.
By George Manville Fenn
The Kopje Garrison: A Story of the Boer War
Two British officers on a peaceful fishing trip suddenly find themselves caught in a life-or-death struggle against the enemy during the Boer War.
By George Manville Fenn
Syd Belton: The Boy Who Would Not Go to Sea
A young man defies his family's expectations and embarks on a rebellious adventure to forge his own path, even if it means running away from home.
By George Manville Fenn
Son Philip
A young man risks everything to bring safety and progress to a coal mine, even when it means facing down angry miners and stopping a dangerous act of sabotage.
By George Manville Fenn
Lady Maude's Mania
In a world of societal expectations and familial duty, a young lady finds herself torn between an arranged marriage and the stirrings of her own heart.
By George Manville Fenn
The Peril Finders
Enticed by tales of immense riches, settlers abandon their failing farms and plunge into a treacherous journey where they must face difficult choices.
By George Manville Fenn
The Powder Monkey
Amidst the thunder of cannons and the chaos of naval warfare, a runaway boy finds courage and brotherhood aboard a warship, transforming from a vulnerable child into a key player in a historic battle.
By George Manville Fenn