History and discovery
Sam becomes interested in finding a legendary shipwreck after meeting Annabel, whose museum work introduces him to local history.
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John Wilson - Author
A brisk mystery combining a shipwreck hunt, museum history and a theft. Sam and Annabel’s investigation offers adventure and a friendship-centred story, with the storm and missing artefact supplying suspense.
On a visit to a seaside town in Australia, fifteen-year-old Sam meets Annabel, who works at the local museum. Annabel's interest in history is infectious, and Sam soon finds himself eager to hunt for the remains of a boat called the Mahogany Ship--a shipwreck sought after by many. When a storm creates an erosion hole that exposes a structure, Sam and Annabel are convinced it's the fabled ship. Soon all of the museum staff are at the erosion site to check it out. But the same storm also destroys the museum's power; someone knows the alarms aren't working and steals the museum's most treasured artifact, a large porcelain peacock worth $4 million. As Sam and Annabel search for the thief, they realize there may be a link between the fabled shipwreck and the recent theft.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA brisk mystery combining a shipwreck hunt, museum history and a theft. Sam and Annabel’s investigation offers adventure and a friendship-centred story, with the storm and missing artefact supplying suspense.
Sam becomes interested in finding a legendary shipwreck after meeting Annabel, whose museum work introduces him to local history.
The main points to notice are the museum theft, the value attached to a cultural object, the storm’s disruption and the characters’ attempt to investigate.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
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