"Thrilling not only to young readers fond of the sea, but also to older readers who remember how they enjoyed sea stories when they themselves were young" Scotsman "All the thrills of Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe" Daily Telegraph "Enchanting and escapist" Sunday Express "There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating" Times Literary Supplement "The very stuff of play" Guardian