Martin Rattler by R.M. Ballantyne, Fiction, Action & Adventure

At just fourteen, Martin Rattler and his friend Barney find themselves in a perilous situation after being rescued from a stormy sea by a trade ship. Instead of returning home, they are pressed into service aboard the vessel, where they quickly adapt to life as sailors. Their adventure takes a thrilling turn when they encounter pirates, prompting them to escape into the jungle. There, they face the challenges of survival, encountering exotic creatures and learning to hunt for food in the wild.