Will Martin

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  • Published 20151028
  • ISBN: 978-1- 922182-91-3
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MY OAR STABS the side of the Reliance. We push off and pull away from the ship. Venus is out, but the sky still has some light. Mr Bass and I boat the oars and hoist sail. The Lieutenant takes the helm. Tom Thumb’s sail snaps at the breeze and air-filled we bounce across the water.

‘To dare is to do!’ Mr Bass shouts our motto.

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