Sea Menace facts for kids
| Author | John Gunn |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | children's fiction |
| Publisher | Constable, England |
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Publication date
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1958 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 192pp |
| Preceded by | Gibraltar Sabotage |
| Followed by | Submarine Island |
Sea Menace is an exciting adventure novel for children. It was written by the Australian author John Gunn in 1958. The book also features illustrations by Brian Keogh. This story was so good that it won an award! It was a joint winner of the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers in 1959.
What is Sea Menace About?
A Journey to New South Wales
Imagine a big adventure in the past! The story of Sea Menace takes place when William Bligh was the Governor of New South Wales. Governor Bligh was a famous leader in early Australian history.
A young boy named Paul Harris, along with his cousin and uncle, starts a long journey. They travel all the way from London, England, to Sydney, Australia. Their plan is to start a new life and farm in New South Wales.
Danger at Sea
However, their trip across the ocean is not easy. Their ship runs into serious trouble and gets damaged. This leaves them stranded and in danger. To make things even worse, they are then attacked by a group of desperate men. These men are looking for trouble. What will happen to Paul and his family? You'll have to read the book to find out!
