In a specially adapted version for young readers by Deborah Kestel.

A boy leaves his childhood home and finds adventure, treachery and friendship. He meets the best and worst of mankind... thieves, pirates and courageous Highland clansmen. Kidnapped aboard a ship, he must endure the dangers of the high seas. He escapes to find himself accused of murder, running across the Scottish highlands for his life, sometimes only steps ahead of the Redcoats and a noose.