The Smugglers [Hardcover]

Iain Lawrence (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Random House Childrens Books (June 1, 1999)
• ASIN: B001ICA4HS
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Andrew Yu P.3, March 25, 2002

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This review is from: The Smugglers (Paperback)

The Smugglers
Book review

This book is about a boy named John. John had a father who bought a ship called the dragon. This dragon caused a lot of trouble to John and his father. Also, his captain was a very evil man that used to smuggle other people and products like brandy. He also tried to kill John on the way to London. Luckily, Dasher helped save Johns life several times.
I chose this book because my friend had told me that it was fun. The cover was also very interesting. The designs and the boat looked very detailed in the huge storm. The smugglers sounded like a very fun and exciting book. Once I read the first few chapters, it felt as if I had to read the rest of the book. I liked this book because it had many exciting parts and lots of action.
My favorite part of the book is when John gets shot from dasher. He got shot twice and was very scared. He talked about getting flashbacks right before you die. The reason why I liked this part is because it was very funny. A few pages after this event, it explains that the gun he used had no real bullets and just made a hole on his clothes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Smugglers, March 7, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Smugglers (High Seas Trilogy) (Paperback)

This book is about a little adventurous boy named John Spencer. Johns father has bought a new ship called the Dragon. Rumor has it that the Dragon is cursed and should bring misfortune to the owner. A evil ship should be towed by an evil man, a smuggler in fact, smuggling from every port this side of London. Now this ship in the hands of John and his father, what fortune should become of them?

If you like adventure books this is the book for you. There is'nt a moment when there isn't a dilema for little John Spencer. A must read for lovers of any adventure books, or any boat books.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smuggling a way to the top!, November 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Smugglers (Paperback)

A wonderful companion to The Wreckers, The Smugglers followsJohn Spencer, a young teenager and finds a world of mystery and ofcourse smuggling on his new ship, The Dragon. A must read for all fans of Treasure Island, The Wreckers or any other books about Historical Boat runs.