"After his parents die, young David Balfour goes to the house of his uncle Ebenezer. But his uncle is a dangerous man. When he puts David on a ship to America, a difficult and dangerous time begins. But who is the stranger on the ship? Can he help David?"--From back cover.

The house of Shaws -- My uncle -- The ship -- To sea -- The roundhouse -- The fight -- The 'Red Fox' -- In the water -- The shiny button -- The end of Red Fox -- James Stewart -- Alan Breck, murderer -- The lawyer -- Shaws again.