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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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