Includes character guide, story quiz, author info, historical background, and Scottish Highlands info On a stormy night off the coast of Scotland, young David Balfour faces his most terrifying test yet. He"s been double-crossed by his wicked uncle, tricked into a sea voyage, and sold into slavery. When the dashing Alan Breck Stewart comes aboard, he finds a brave friend at least, and the pair fight back against their treacherous, blackhearted shipmates. But then the ship hits a reef, it"s every man for himself, and David must battle against the raging sea itself!