Leslie Ross

The boat is filling with seawater—and Leslie Ross has just remembered the plug he pulled to frighten old Crusoe. For Leslie, it was only meant to be “a lark.”

By the seaside, ten-year-old Leslie has a happy home, kind parents and all the boats and waves he could wish for. He is truthful, brave and a fine little rower—but his delight in harmless mischief keeps carrying him further than he means to go. As Mr and Mrs Ross wonder whether school might teach him to think before he acts, Leslie heads out for a row and finds another tempting chance for a prank. This time, the joke may cost far more than a scolding. Can Leslie’s quick wits—and Crusoe’s courage—get them safely back to shore?

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