The Santa Maria - Kenneth Steven

A Hebridean boy lives with his grandfather. All his life he has heard whispers of a Spanish galleon that is supposed to have gone down off the island's coast, and stories too of its promised treasure.

Much of the story is concerned with daily life - island characters and how they interact with the children. The story culminates in a great storm, and the hunt for The Santa Maria begins in earnest.

Aimed at 8 - 12 year olds, The Santa Maria gives readers a real sense of what living on an island is like. It deals with the issues of bullying, but most of all imparts a sense of adventure.