Mother Carey's Chicken: Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle by George Manville Fenn
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"Mother Carey's Chicken: Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle" by George Manville Fenn is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Mark Strong, the son of a sea captain, who longs for adventure at sea, despite his father’s warnings about the perils of such a life. Set against a backdrop filled with sea monsters, pirates, and natural disasters, the novel promises a narrative filled with adventure,
danger, and the trials of seafaring life. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Mark, who dreams of joining his father on a voyage, while Captain Strong dismisses the sailor's life as tedious and fraught with dangers. Their lively family dynamic and banter lay the groundwork for the story, showcasing Mark's persistent desire to explore beyond his current confines. The narrative quickly hints at an eventful journey, as Mark's father reluctantly agrees to bring both him and his mother along on the next voyage, setting the stage for a thrilling exploration filled with tumultuous events, including encounters with pirates and other maritime threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Forestier, A. (Amédée), 1854-1930 |
| Title | Mother Carey's Chicken: Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Voyages, Imaginary -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21296 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21296-8 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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