Frederick Marryat

Movies

Children of the New Forest
Novel
A colonel during the 1640s English Civil War gets killed, leaving his four children in the care of their aunt. For fear of their safety the children were sent to a forester's home in the forest. While there they encounter numerous adventures, including assisting King Charles who has also escaped from captivity.
The Little Savage
Novel
The most fearsome pirate in epic deeds and fierce battles. Betrayed and abandoned on an island, discover a fabulous treasure and fight to the death to save a child from the dangers and wild beasts.
Midshipman Easy
Novel
Set during the Peninsular Campaign of the Napoleonic War, Mr Midshipman Easy has just joined the Royal Navy. He is very keen to do well but luckily he has an understanding captain to pull him out of the various adventures he seems to get involved in.