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The Stowaway (Christian Heritage Series: The Salem Years #2)

Plot

Sent to Salem Town to be educated, Josiah dreams of becoming a sailor. Nothing is going to stop him...or so he thinks! Josiah is drawn to the dock, where he sneaks into the cargo hold of one of the vessels. In a moment someone is on him, dangling a huge rat over his face. He's been discovered! Desperate to stay out of trouble, Josiah strikes a deal his conscience tells him isn't right. Meanwhile, Josiah's sister, Hope, is accused of stealing a gold chain. He knows she's blameless and frantically searches for a way to prove her innocence. What will be the result of Josiah's deal? Will his parents make him come home when they find out he snuck aboard the ship? Can quiet Josiah convince everyone that Hope is not guilty?The Christian Heritage Series is an ongoing line of Focus on the Family youth books that explores the role of faith and family throughout American history. These engaging stories help young readers better understand their country, its values, and its God. The Salem Years books take place in early 1690s Massachusetts.Nancy Rue's writings have appeared in a number of youth publications, including Clubhouse, Campus Life, and Teens Today. She has won a number of literary honors, including the 1991 C.S. Lewis Honor Book Award.