To brave the seas

David McRobbie - Author

This is a wartime sea adventure centred on a young person entering the Merchant Navy. The overview promises both peril at sea and relationships formed during his journeys.

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Book Brief

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Violence and harmFear and suspenseViolence

Personalised Fit

Beyond the Cover

Second World WarMerchant Navymilitary servicefriendshipwartime encounters

Grounded book brief

This is a wartime sea adventure centred on a young person entering the Merchant Navy. The overview promises both peril at sea and relationships formed during his journeys.

Worth knowing before you decide

War and maritime danger are central: the overview mentions submarines, a torpedo, shipwreck and darkness during a sinking.

Confidence & Basis

This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.

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