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Shanghaied to China by Trailblazer Books

Neil Thompson had promised his grandmother that he would wait for his grandfather to bring him to see the great oceangoing ships at the docks in Liverpool, England. But when he convinced himself that it was okay to go alone, he did not know the danger he would face on that bright morning in September 1853. The docks were no place for a twelve-year-old boy who was alone.

Stopping to admire a small clipper ship, the Dumfries, Neil is suddenly grabbed and dragged aboard the ship, then locked in a small, dark room until the ship is on its way to sea. When he's finally let out, he discovers he's been shanghaied to be a cabin boy on a tea clipper bound for China and there's no chance for escape!

Fortunately for Neil, on board ship is a young missionary, named Hudson Taylor who is also bound for China. But will Taylor's friendship and faith be able to overcome all the bad things that fall upon Neil's life?

Will Neil ever make it home? Why should Hudson Taylor help? Trailblazer Books has many excellent historical fiction titles available at: http://trailblazerbooks.com/Frame-1.html

"The books held my son's interest. He doesn't like to read so that is saying a lot. The curriculum guides were great too." –P.S. Sandersville, GA.

"These books are very informative and contain great factual information told in a readable way that will engage children." – T.D.

"The stories are fact based and very captivating.  The stories really held the interest of our 9 year old. Sometimes it is hard to find something educational and also interesting to hold the attention of 4 young boys.  These books accomplished that well." – Tara Thomas

"The book and guide met and exceeded my expectations. We were very pleased. I very much enjoyed this product.  It was very easy to follow and the activities were quite simple to plan for. I'm thankful that it's so easy to use." – A.B., Aurora, CO. 


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