Level 1
A2Full Steam Ahead
Author Cethan Leahy
Historical
1838 Two ships are racing to be the first to cross the Atlantic on steam power alone. SS Great Western is the favorite – an enormous ship, designed by Brunel himself. But the much smaller Sirius seems to be winning. Harry is on the Sirius, and he is desperate to win the race to New York. So, when it seems like someone is trying to slow the ship down, Harry is determined to find the person responsible…
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Chapters
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Chapter 1 Ready, Steady, GO!
The race to be the first steamship to cross the Atlantic has begun. Harry is on the smaller ship, which looks like it will beat the mighty ship designed by Brunel himself, and he cannot wait to win...
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Chapter 2 Below Deck
Harry needs to find out who caused the explosion in the engine room, but what about the crew who are hurt? He must decide quickly whether he is going to help them or follow the mysterious man...
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Chapter 3 Cabin Fever
Unfortunately, people think that Harry could be responsible for the explosion in the engine room. How can he possibly catch the man with the anchor tattoo without being caught himself?
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Chapter 4 Fire Away!
Harry has finally met Maguire, but can he stop the man’s plan to sabotage the ship’s race? With Maguire now as his enemy, the race becomes the least of Harry’s problems...
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Chapter 5 Fuel For Thought
The ship isn’t moving, and Harry is being held over the side. It doesn’t look like the Sirius will reach New York soon. But Harry is still determined, and the race isn’t over yet...
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