Helpful Score: 2
Talk about creepy! This is a very strange, suspenseful story. A Sea Vessel that can change character? A christian widow in league with a bloodthirsty pirate? Ballantyne really keeps you wondering what next in this tale.These books are remarkable in that Ballantyne seeks to reveal the nature of the culture he deals with in each one. They are great for boys, 10 and up in particular. And girls too, for that fact of the matter. I read a different one out loud to a 9 y/o, a 5 y/o, and a 3 y/o. They loved it. The 9 y/o actually became so impatient to hear the rest of the story, that he finished it on his own. Then started another one. If you are familiar with Henty, I would definitely recommend Ballantyne. They are well written, captivating, humorous, heartbreaking, and God- Honoring. They support, unlike Henty, a literal 6 day creation and a salvation by Grace alone theology.
