Available in the national library of australia collection. The cannibals curse of the jolly stone, book 2 by iain lawrence book cover, description, publication history. No matter that the ship carrying them and the other juvenile criminals is. Browse iain lawrences bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The castaways the castaways audiobook, by iain lawrence. Lawrences prose, as always, is beautifully wrought, with some of the most exciting scenes anywhere in childrens literature.
As tom tin nears australia, where hes to serve a lengthy sentence fo. This is a great book for anyone who loves a good ol swashbuckling adventure story, although i would recommend reading the first book, the convicts, first, so you get an idea of the characters. As tom tin nears australia, where hes to serve a lengthy sentence for a murder he didnt commit, he and his fellow conv. Iain lawrence author iain lawrence is the author of numerous acclaimed novels for young people, including the convicts, b for buster, the lightkeepers daughter, lord of the nutcracker men, ghost boy, and the high seas trilogy. A little boy and his dog are arrested on their way to the cape, and a family known as the hillbillies of hogs hollow lives out their dreams. The spirited adventure that began in the convicts and continued in the cannibals has its riveting conclusion in the castawaysin which tom tin and his four convict companions save two sailors stranded on an iceberg. In this sequel to the convicts april, 2005 a tangled fate has made tom tins father his jailer on a ship heading to australia, where tom will serve a lengthy prison term for a murder he didnt commit.
Iain lawrence is the author of numerous acclaimed novels for young people, including the convicts, b for buster, the lightkeepers daughter, lord of the nutcracker men, ghost boy, and the high seas trilogy. Fiction as tom tin nears australia, where hes to serve a. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Firebreathing monsters, headless corpses, gigantic snakes, a mysterious woman and islands full of cannibals make this highspirited, oldfashioned adventure tale, complete with cliffhanger chapter endings, a treat. In 2007 he won a governor generals literary award in childrens literature for gemini summer. Moyle, with his piglike face and rotten teeth, who supposedly eats children. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
From an actionfilled overboard escape to a zany marooned convict, the cannibals is a definite pageturner. I n a swashbuckling style, iain lawrence continues the adventures of series hero and narrator tom tin, begun in the convicts. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. The curse of the jolly stone trilogy, book ii curse of the jolly stone trilogy. However, tom and his friend midge escape, ignoring warnings about headhunters, cannibals and pirates. Iain lawrence is the bestselling author of such heralded books for young readers as lord of the nutcracker men, which broached the complicated subject of human experience in war. Fiction as tom tin nears australia, where hes to serve a lengthy sentence for a murder he didnt commit, he and his fellow convict, midgely, plot their escape. The cannibals the curse of the jolly stone trilogy, book ii. To avoid this horrible fate, tom jumps ship to nearby islands, but finds that the refuge he hoped for may just be another struggle for his freedom, and his life. And sure enough, they are soon in quite a stew, with everything predicted and more coming true. The story of the cannibals begins in the 1820s on the high seas. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Ive just started to read books by iain lawrence this year and they are amazing but this by far is my favorite. The cannibals curse of the jolly stone, book 2 by iain lawrence. Iain lawrence born 1955 is a bestselling canadian author for children and young adults. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Beginning where lawrences the convicts left off, this dark sequel continues the saga of tom tin, a 19thcentury british lad, who was mistaken. Iain lawrence is the author of numerous acclaimed novels for young people, including the convicts, the cannibals, b for buster, the lightkeepers daughter, lord of the nutcracker men, ghost boy, and the high seas trilogy.
The castaways by iain lawrence book editions published between 2007 and 2014 in english and german and held by 2,851 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Written by iain lawrence, audiobook narrated by john keating. This book the cannibals is another best selling book by lawrence and is the second book in the curse of the jolly stone series. Tom tin, an innocent convict, is aboard a ship bound for australia where he will serve a lengthy sentence in prison. The curse of the jolly stone trilogy, book ii ebook.
Agentco author mail, random house childrens books, 1540. The buccaneers written by iain lawrence trade paperback theres pirates in the west indies. Iain lawrence author biography when iain lawrence finished high school, he knew that he wanted to be a writer. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The curse of the jolly stone trilogy by iain lawrence. The curse of the jolly stone trilogy, book ii by iain lawrence at indigo. His novels have been chosen as best book of the year by publishers weekly and school library journal on more than one occasion. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The cannibals by iain lawrence 2005, hardcover for sale. Picking up where the cannibals left off, the castaways finds tom tin and four other convicts drifting on the ocean when they come. In this sequel to the convicts april, 2005 a tangled fate has made tom tins father his. Lawrence s prose, as always, is beautifully wrought, with some of the most exciting scenes anywhere in childrens literature.
A junior library guild selection less than fortyeight hours after twelveyearold chris sets off on a sailing trip down the alaskan coast with his uncle, their boat sinks. Iain lawrence is a journalist, travel writer, and avid sailor, and the author of many acclaimed novels, including ghost boy, the skeleton tree, lord of the nutcracker men, and the high seas trilogy. Again lawrence does a great job creating an eerie atmosphere to show the most intense suspicion he can. Studied journalism in vancouver, british columbia, canada. To make things worse, the islands in the pacific look inviting, but tom remembers his fathers warning that headhunters and cannibals lurk there. The book s open ending will leave readers pondering the fates of the main characters and anticipating. Certain to provoke controversy and difficult to see as a book for children, who could easily miss the painful point.
Book 2 of 3 in the curse of the jolly stone series. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The skeleton tree by iain lawrence, paperback barnes. Lawrences prose, as always, is beautifully wrought, with some of the most. A modernday adventure and classic in the making, in the vein of the call of the wild, hatchet, and the cay, by awardwinning author iain lawrence. Iain lawrence audio books, best sellers, author bio. Iain lawrence iain lawrence is a journalist, travel writer, and avid sailor, and the author of many acclaimed novels, including the lightkeepers daughter, lord of the nutcracker men, ghost boy, and the high seas trilogy. The cannibals is the 2nd in the jolly stone trilogy, and it follows the gang through several perilous adventures, yes, involving cannibals. The cannibals by iain lawrence overdrive rakuten overdrive.
The curse of the jolly stone trilogy, book ii mass market paperback june 12 2007 by iain lawrence author 5. Author iain lawrence has earned numerous accolades from publications such as publishers weekly and school library journal for his exciting tales of high seas adventure. The cannibals the cannibals audiobook, by iain lawrence. Iain lawrence tom tin and his friend midgelywith assorted juvenile criminalsescape the ship taking them to serve their terms in australia and head for a pacific island, forgetting toms fathers warnings about. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The cannibals iain lawrence national library of australia. The cannibals by iain lawrence penguin random house canada. Tom charged with a crime he did not commit, and his best friend, almostblind midgely, are among sixty juvenile convicts being transported from london to an australian prison. No matter that the ship carrying them and the other juvenile criminals is captained by toms father. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. And as conflict among them mounts, as they encounter the very dangers captain tin spoke of, tom must fight to keep himself and midgely alive. As tom tin nears australia, where hes to serve a lengthy sentence for a murder he didnt commit, he and his fellow convict, midgely, plot their escape. Moyle, with his piglike face and rotten teeth, who. He started with short stories and bits of non fiction but had very little success.
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