Fourteen-year-old Ben Random has always been drawn to the ships that skim the blue waters of Lake Ontario off the shores of York, the capital of Upper Canada. But his dream of serving on a R oyal Navy vessel is dashed by a gut-wrenching fear: Ben is too terrified of heights to see himself scaling any war ship's mast. But Ben'sanxiety is the last thing on his mind when on April 26, 1813, a flotilla of American ships invades York and his father is asked to lead a rescue mission to save a key fort on Lake Michigan. N ow Ben is thrilled to take part in an impossibly daring plan to outwit the Americans and deliver supplies to Fort Mackinac--before its inhabitants are captured or die from starvation. Blinding blizzards, crushing ice floes and daring cat-and-mouse manoeuvres around the enemy challenge Ben's strength anddetermination. But when he's suddenly called upon in the ultimate test to save a critical supply ship, the Nancy, his fear looms as large as the hopes of those who are desperately counting on him.

Based on a little-known episode during the War of 1812, The Schooner's Revenge is an action-packed adventure, crackling with plot twists, explosions, treachery and courage--destined to be a hit with middle readers everywhere.

The History of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria: From the Foundation of the Colony Down to the Abolition of State Aid in 1875 is a book written by Robert Sutherland in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and growth of the Presbyterian Church in Victoria, Australia, from the time of the colony's foundation to the year 1875 when state aid to religious institutions was abolished. The author chronicles the various challenges that the Presbyterian Church faced during its formative years, including the struggle for recognition and support from the colonial government, the competition from other religious denominations, and the difficulties of establishing a strong and cohesive church community in a new and rapidly changing society. Sutherland also delves into the theological and doctrinal debates that shaped the Presbyterian Church in Victoria, including the controversies surrounding the role of the state in religious affairs and the tensions between traditional Calvinist beliefs and the emerging liberal theology of the time. Overall, The History of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria is a comprehensive and insightful account of the development of one of Australia's most significant religious institutions, providing valuable insights into the social, cultural, and political context in which it emerged and flourished.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The History of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria is a book written by Robert Sutherland and published in 1877. It details the history of the Presbyterian Church in Victoria, Australia, from the foundation of the colony to the abolition of state aid in 1875. The book covers the establishment of the church in Victoria, its growth and development, and the significant events and figures that shaped its history. It also explores the relationship between the church and the state, particularly in regards to state funding and support. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the Presbyterian Church in Victoria, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the church or the broader history of Victoria.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

It's 1944, and two young Canadian able seamen, Glen Cassley and Arthur Ding Dong Bell, find their ship sinking beneath them after a German submarine unleashes an acoustic torpedo. Miraculously, everyone on board survives, and Glen shouts out triumphantly: You know what this means, Ding? Survivor's Leave. We qualify for Survivor's Leave! With fun and adventure on their minds, Glen and Ding set off for London. But there is no rest from battle, for the Germans have begun dropping a new kind of bomb, the horrific V-1s, or doodlebugs. When a neighbour and her baby are trapped under their collapsed and burning home, an injured Glen is on the frontlines. Glen and Ding then accept an offer to travel to Cornwall where they are to stay in a rundown manor house, Penraven. Their stay turns out to be more exciting than the boys could have imagined. Built atop a cave-riddled cliff, Penraven has been the home of smuggling, murder, dungeons and ghosts. To add to the excitement, the boys meet two young English girls who turn out to be charming company! But the young seamen soon discover that sinister forces have an interest in what lies hidden below Penraven, for the Nazis have hatched an unprecedented scheme involving biological warfare, and it seems the caves are the perfect place from which to set the destruction in motion.

It happens so quickly: a car shoots out from the curb, hits Fiona's father and then speeds away. Is it an accident? Or is it a warning to Gavin and his Scottish cousin, Fiona, to turn back? Gavin is in Scotland to hike across the moors, and Fiona's dad isn't about to let a broken leg stop the kids' fun. Fiona and Gavin will have to go on without him.

A broken leg turns out to be the least of their troubles as the cousins unwittingly stumble onto a monstrous murder plot to kidnap a girl--and get caught by the conspirators. Managing to escape, Gavin and Fiona find themselves in the middle of a mysterious scheme and a race against time across the Scottish moors. Greysteel's Ghost is a terrific, straight-up adventure story from an author who knows exactly what his middle-grade fans want--a page-turning mystery driven at a souped-up pace.

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