The Wager by David Grann (Nonfiction)

The Wager: A tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann

This is an adult nonfiction book, but for students who love a good real life adventure story, this is it! Follow the main characters in this real drama on what ship life was like during the late 1700s, chasing ships carrying gold, being away from families for years and even having to deal with that mystery that turns out to be a lack of vitamin C! Fascinating look at a real shipwreck and the amazing story of those who actually survived!

Recommended for 8th grade and up simply due to length and complexity of the story.