The Boys of the "Puffin": A Sea Scout Yarn

The sea has never been more dangerous or more inviting than in this 1925 adventure. When deputy Scoutmaster Peter Craddock and his band of Sea Scouts set sail aboard the yacht Puffin, they anticipate fishing trips, training exercises, and the open water's freedom. Instead, they stumble into a criminal conspiracy: a mysterious stranger asking too many questions about their scoutmaster Theodore Grant, and a smuggling operation that threatens to entrap them all. Craddock's keen observations and the boys' resourcefulness become their only weapons against criminals who underestimate the power of youthful courage and loyalty. Westerman crafts a ripping yarn that combines the authentic details of early Scouting life with genuine suspense, capturing an era when boys proved their worth through action, honor, and seafaring skill. The Puffin awaits its crew, and anyone who answers its call will find themselves whisked into a world where friendship on the water can mean survival on land.