I absolutely loved this book as a boy…. The simple line drawings were just wonderful; they gave the feeling of wide open spaces and freedom.

My childhood simply would not have been the same without this book. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long in the imagination after the final page had been read

All the thrills of Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe

The very stuff of play

Thrilling not only to young readers fond of the sea, but also to older readers who remember how they enjoyed sea stories when they themselves were young

Enchanting and escapist

There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating