Run the Blockade

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Summary: An exciting sea story set during the Civil War.
Review: Young Henry and his family lived in poverty, first in Ireland and then in Liverpool, after the death of his father at sea. But in spite of it being the cause of his father's death, Henry doesn't hate the sea. So when an opportunity arises for him to join the crew of the Banshee, a new British ship being sent to run the Northern blockade of the Southern coast during the Civil War, Henry jumps at the chance to earn some real money and experience the adventure of life at sea. But with the adventure comes hardship, danger, and death, and Henry must face all of the challenges of life aboard ship if he is to survive. I reccomend this novel to readers ages eleven and up who enjoy historical fiction.

Rating:
Summary: An exciting sea story set during the Civil War.
Review: Young Henry and his family lived in poverty, first in Ireland and then in Liverpool, after the death of his father at sea. But in spite of it being the cause of his father's death, Henry doesn't hate the sea. So when an opportunity arises for him to join the crew of the Banshee, a new British ship being sent to run the Northern blockade of the Southern coast during the Civil War, Henry jumps at the chance to earn some real money and experience the adventure of life at sea. But with the adventure comes hardship, danger, and death, and Henry must face all of the challenges of life aboard ship if he is to survive. I reccomend this novel to readers ages eleven and up who enjoy historical fiction.