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The Sauciest Boy in the Service: A Story of Pluck and Perseverance

By Gordon Stables

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A daring fourteen-year-old follows his dreams of sailing into adventure, leaving his home and loved ones as he bravely faces the challenges of life at sea.

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2017-10-01
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Summary

"The Sauciest Boy in the Service: A Story of Pluck and Perseverance" by Gordon Stables is an adventure story about a boy who dreams of the sea. It follows the adventures of fourteen-year-old Kep Drummond, a lively young man who lives on his family's estate. Kep loves to read stories about the sea. He dreams of one day leaving home to explore the world. After reading lots of exciting books, he decides to trade his home for seafaring adventures. He is very close with his sister, but leaves to experience thrilling exploits on the ocean. His decision sets him on a course filled with both difficult times and amazing experiences in the maritime world.

About the Author

William Gordon Stables was a Scottish medical doctor in the Royal Navy and a prolific author of adventure fiction, primarily for boys.

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