Christopher Hawkins and His Daring Escapes is a true story of grit, courage, and the indomitable will to survive.

The American Revolutionary War is raging, and 12-year-old Christopher Hawkins runs away to follow his dream of becoming a sailor and a patriot. On his first sea adventure, his ship is captured by the British, but quick-witted Christopher escapes at the first opportunity.

At age 17, he joins another American privateer, only to be captured again. This time, he's imprisoned aboard the notorious HMS Jersey, the war's deadliest prison ship. Armed with only courage, cunning, and a sense of humor, Christopher must escape from his British captors twice more--or face death.

Adapted and expanded from author Becijos' great-great-great-great-grandfather's oft-quoted memoir, The Adventures of Christopher Hawkins, this thrilling historical novel brings a little-known chapter of the American Revolution to life.

For grades 4-9, this tale of survival and patriotism will resonate with young readers who love adventure, history, and stories of resilience. Educational curriculum tie-ins.