The Adventures of Buttons Burnside [Paperback]

Fritz Galt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2004

The world of 1713 is a dangerous place for the adventurous spirit. But don't tell that to young Rab Burnside, his brother Jess, or grandfather Buttons. After they rescue a mysterious ship, they set sail on a daunting voyage across the wintry Atlantic to report to the Queen of England. Once safely there, they are given an important mission: to capture Mr. Smallbeer, the evil mastermind behind a global criminal enterprise. They hurry to Africa to track him down. And thus begins a voyage of discovery, adventure and intrigue, as our young heroes uncover the world's most dazzling secrets and desperate schemes.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A spy thriller for the whole family! This is a classic tale of the sea in the rich tradition of Robert Louis Stevenson. You will follow the delightful and harrowing experiences of a boy growing up as he explores the world, from the New World to Europe, Africa, South America, the Pacific Northwest, China, and Tibet.

From the Author

This book serves as a geography lesson as well as a roadmap to growing up. I hope you get a chance to catch the spirit of this humorous and exciting book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Pagefree Publishing (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589612108
• ISBN-13: 978-1589612105
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,871,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Wisconsin to a Swiss immigrant in 1958, Fritz Galt has lived around the world, from the Caribbean to Europe to Asia. Destined to become a writer, he penned his first novel, about a globetrotting family, at age 15 and earned a degree in fiction writing at the University of Illinois in 1980. He has since written 14 novels including the highly acclaimed thrillers The Geneva Seduction, Fatal Sting, China Gate, and The Maltese Cross. He lives with his family in China.