Synopsis
If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. When orphan David Balfour is betrayed by his Uncle Ebenezer, he finds himself imprisoned on the Covenant and bound for the Carolinas. But the ship hits some rocks and is wrecked. David is thrown overboard and washed up on the shore of a Scottish island. Together with fellow survivor, the wanted rebel, Alan Breck, David sets off across the treacherous highlands on a quest for justice ...and revenge!
Publisher information
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- ISBN: 9780192763587
- Number of pages: 288
- Dimensions: 190 x 127 x 20 mm
- Weight: 363g
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This is a great adventure story written as the autobiography of David Balfour following the death of his parents and his 'adventures' on and off the Covena... READ MORE
Adventure of it's time
What was a riproaring adventure when it was published may seen a little tame these days but it's still a good book. The writing can be a bit difficult to g... READ MORE