R. M. Ballantyne 
Life of a Ship 

‘The Life of a Ship’ is a classic adventure tale about a young boy named Davy who has always dreamt about going to sea and living the life of an fearless fisherman. A perfect escape from the drudgery of everyday life. After years of watching ships being built at the docks and going on short excursions with his father and grandfather, he finally gets the chance to go on a great fishing expedition. But is Davy up for the challenge?A perfect fit for fans of exciting 19th century adventure stories complete with a potent take on morality. Recommended for fans of Daniel Defoe’s adventure novel ‘Robinson Crusoe’ and Walt Disney’s 1960 movie ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ starring John Mills, Dorothy Mc Guire, James Mac Arthur and Janet Munro. Nobel-Prize winning author William Golding also drew inspiration from Ballantyne’s seafaring and adventure prose for his cult novel ‘The Lord of The Flies’.-