Tom Fairfield at Sea; Or, The Wreck of the Silver Star

Tom Fairfield is a boarding school boy with a daring streak, and when word arrives that his parents' ship has vanished somewhere on the open sea, he doesn't hesitate. Leaving his friends and his studies behind, he makes a daring escape from Elmwood Hall and convinces a captain to take him aboard the Silver Star bound for the Pacific. He's made a promise, and Tom Fairfield keeps his promises. But the ocean has other plans. A ferocious storm descends on the vessel, and Tom finds himself battling the turbulent sea for his life, clinging to wreckage as hope dims. This is a story about what happens when a boy's love for his family collides with nature's indifferent fury. Written in the high adventure tradition of early 20th-century boys' literature, it captures the thrill of clandestine escapes, the terror of a ship breaking apart in heavy seas, and the stubborn courage of a young man who refuses to give up. Perfect for readers who loved Treasure Island or Kidnapped.