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Synopsis
Adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, Ben and his loyal dog, Ned--cursed by an avenging angel to roam the earth forever--fall into the clutches of the slave lord Al Misurata. Thus starts a roaring adventure, ranging from the Libyan coast to the Italian border. Continuing their adventures through space and time, Ben and his faithful dog, Ned, find themselves in the Mediterranean region in 1703, befriended by a troupe of traveling entertainers and relentlessly pursued by ruthless Barbary slave traders.
Is Voyage of Slaves appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this adventure features Barbary slave traders as antagonists and includes peril, chases, and slavery themes appropriate for the middle-grade audience. Violence is adventure-level without graphic detail.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include slavery and captivity.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the exciting Mediterranean adventure with a cursed boy and his loyal dog facing ruthless slave traders and making friends with traveling entertainers.