Young adult
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Following Ancell’s Quest, one of Troubador’s best sellers, Ancell and the intrepid crew of Misty Dawn sail for South America determined to rescue the orphan children kidnapped by the merciless pirate, Laughing Jack. However, secure in his lair deep in the Amazon rainforest, Laughing Jack has plans to put an end to his foes once and for all.
But the pirates have not counted on the native skills of Inti, the Indian girl who befriends the sailors, nor the albatross, a hungry anaconda, the dolphins, the whales and even the tiny storm petrel who join the sailors in a battle that rages from the depths of the jungle to the high seas. However, when Misty Dawn is becalmed, and Laughing Jack has her at his mercy only the unpredictable killer whales, whose help is far from certain, can save the sailors. What is not in doubt is that only one ship will survive the day . . .
Ancell’s Final Battle is a fast-moving adventure tale with a loveable cast of often comical but always resolute animal sailors whose banter never ceases however dire their situation and is a heart-warming story of true friendship which will be enjoyed by children aged 9 – 14.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
A great read for all ages. Children will love it either to read themselves or to be read to by adults, who will also enjoy it! It is an exciting story that holds interest from beginning to end. It is a shame it's Ancell's last battle. We need more stories like this.
My niece reads books from time to time but soon puts them aside if they do not interest her. However this story really caught her attention. She loved it - so a success!
The loyalty of the animal sailors to their shipmates, however fearful the situation they find themselves in as they fight the pirates, lies at the heart of this wonderfully imaginative adventure tale. Certainly recommended.
I'm sure that children will easily relate to the very human emotions of the animal heroes as they battle with the Pirates to rescue the kidnapped children. They will feel for the orphans searching for a home. My grand daugter loved this story.
I loved this book - fantastic characters, great storyline and a passion for animals. Perfect for young readers. 5/5