Davy Jones's Locker
Year Published: 2004
Andrew Collins, a 14 year old navy cadet, begins a SCUBA diving course near Cairns in North Queensland, along with his sister Carmen and Muriel. Muriel is the same age and he is very anxious to impress her but is inexperienced and unsure of himself.
Worse still, Andrew discovers that he is terrified of diving; afraid of all the dangerous creatures that inhabit the Coral Sea. Pride battles with panic. Despising himself for being a coward he keeps on trying.
Andrew also stumbles on an old family mystery: What happened to his grandfather, also a diver, who was lost at sea many years before? As they try to find out what happened all those years ago Andrew and Carmen are drawn into a deadly web of lies and danger.
Before the truth is revealed Andrew has to make some agonizing choices and battle with all his worst nightmares come true.
'Davy Jones's Locker' is suitable for teenagers but will be enjoyed by all who like sea stories.
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Chris Cummings
Chris Cummings- a former soldier and Officer of Cadets, retired teacher, parent, traveller and writer. During the last 76 years Chris has lived a very full life crammed with experiences, from which he draws authentic detail for his books.
Chris grew up in Cairns and Cape York Peninsula, frequently going to sea in his father's ships and experiencing many adventures which he has woven into his books. Bushwalking, reading history and travel have added depth to his experience as did 63 years in uniform- 4 as an army cadet, 3 in the Regular Army, including a year on active service in Vietnam, and 23 in the Army Reserve plus 38 as an Officer of Cadets. So did 35 years of teaching. During that time he has raised a family and written 38 books. A dozen more are in production.
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