R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Robert Michael Ballantyne was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction, who wrote more than a hundred books. He was also an accomplished artist: he exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman
** A young man's dreams of adventure pull him from his family and into a challenging life at sea, later bringing him back home where he must balance his duties with matters of the heart.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Lighthouse
On a treacherous rock that claims ships and lives, a young hero must confront merciless seas and ruthless men to protect what he holds dear.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Dog Crusoe and His Master: A Story of Adventure in the Western Prairies
In the untamed West, a boy and his extraordinary dog must depend on their loyalty to each other to overcome hardship.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Hunting the Lions
Fueled by a burning desire, a young man returns to the African wilderness, ready to face down ferocious lions and claim his place in the heart of adventure.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Ocean and Its Wonders
Discover the secrets and force of Earth's oceans; from the creatures within, to the science that makes this world go round.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Martin Rattler
A rambunctious boy's talent for trouble hints at a deeper capacity for bravery and adventure, setting sail on a journey of self-discovery amid schoolyard brawls and high-seas escapades.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader
** On a sandalwood trading voyage to a coral island, a brave captain and his crew must confront both savage islanders and treacherous pirates, challenging their courage and loyalty at every turn.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean
Three young friends, driven by the sea and a thirst for adventure, are shipwrecked on a mysterious island.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Hudson Bay
A young man's dreams of adventure are tested by harsh realities as he journeys across the ocean to join one of the world's most remote and legendary companies.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The World of Ice
Bound for the Arctic, a whaling ship sails into icy seas filled with danger, adventure, and the hope of finding a lost captain.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Lighthouse
Amidst treacherous seas and hidden dangers, a young sailor and two fishermen face moral dilemmas and fight for survival when a deadly discovery changes their course forever.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Fort Desolation: Red Indians and Fur Traders of Rupert's Land
In the Canadian wilderness, a fur trader seeks adventure and fortune while battling loneliness and the challenges of a rugged, untamed world.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Lost in the Forest: Wandering Will's Adventures in South America
A young doctor's Pacific cruise turns treacherous when a ship mutiny strands him in the South American wilderness, forcing him to fight for survival against nature and human threats.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains
In a harsh land, two courageous young men battle blizzards and starvation to save their families and forge a life in the early American frontier.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Martin Rattler
A mischievous young boy escapes his small village life ready to brave unknown dangers and find adventure on the high seas.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Handbook to the new Gold-fields
Driven by dreams of wealth, fortune seekers flood into British Columbia, sparking a chaotic and transformative era.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar
Stranded on a dangerous island, a group of castaways must fight for survival against a tyrannical queen and the perils of the wild.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Lifeboat
When a storm rises, a young sailor and his crew must fight for survival aboard a rickety ship, testing the limits of their courage.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Coral Island
Shipwrecked on a deserted island, three young friends must confront the challenges of survival and discover the wonder of their new surroundings.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The Life of a Ship
A young boy's dream of adventure turns into a harrowing fight for survival when his ship is wrecked on a hostile shore, forcing him and the crew to find their way back home through treacherous lands and unforgiving seas.
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne