"We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea" is a gripping maritime adventure adapted for upper-intermediate English language learners that tests the courage and resourcefulness of four siblings. The story follows the Walker children—John, Susan, Titty, and Roger—who are given permission to stay on a small sailboat called the Goblin while it is anchored in a quiet river. However, when the anchor drags and…
"Typhoon" is a classic maritime adventure adapted for intermediate English language learners that explores human courage and leadership under extreme pressure. The story centers on Captain MacWhirr and his steamship, the Nan-Shan, as they encounter a massive and terrifying storm in the South China Sea. While the Captain is often seen as uninspired and literal-minded, his steadfast refusal to yi…