The Cruise of the Dazzler

Joe Bronson is bored with school. Worse yet, his father is threatening to send him to a military academy. When Joe skips classes to take the ferry across San Francisco Bay to Oakland, the sight of boats along the wharf inspires him to abandon his dreary routine. He joins French Pete and 'Frisco Kid aboard the Dazzler, eagerly anticipating the independence and excitement of a sailor's life. But Joe quickly discovers that he's far from free — he's trapped aboard a pirate ship!
This thrilling novel for young readers, based on Jack London's days as an oyster pirate, crackles with energy and authenticity. The action-packed adventure vividly recaptures the rhythms of life aboard a schooner, the perils of storms at sea, and the constant danger of death or capture.

Novelist, journalist, and social activist Jack London (1876–1916) rose from abject poverty to international fame. The bestselling, highest-paid, and most popular author of his era, London created a substantial body of work in his short life, drawing upon his experiences as a cannery worker, sailor, railroad hobo, and prospector.

Contents
  1. Brother and Sister
  2. "The Draconian Reforms"
  3. "Brick," "Sorrel-Top," and "Reddy"
  4. The Biter Bitten
  5. Home Again
  6. Examination Day
  7. Father and Son
  8. 'Frisco Kid and the New Boy
  9. Aboard the Dazzler
10. With the Bay Pirates
11. Captain and Crew
12. Joe Tries to Take French Leave
13. Befriending Each Other
14. Among the Oyster-Beds
15. Good Sailors in a Wild Anchorage
16. 'Frisco Kid's Ditty-Box
17. 'Frisco Kid Tells His Story
18. A New Responsibility for Joe
19. The Boys Plan an Escape
20. Perilous Hours
21. Joe and His Father