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Book Description |
| Off Santiago with Sampson tells the gripping story of young Teddy Dunlap, a boy who stows away on a coal steamer bound for Cuba during the Spanish-American War, desperate to find his father. As the ship makes its way toward the blockaded Spanish fleet at Santiago Harbor, Teddy becomes bound up in historic naval conflict — the sinking of the Merrimac, daring torpedo missions, and deadly battles onboard U.S. warships. Amid the roar of cannon fire and the chaos of war, Teddy learns courage, loyalty, and what it truly means to risk everything for family. James Otis brings history to life with vivid detail, bravery, and a boy’s unshakeable heart. |
About Author |
| James Otis |
| James Otis Kaler (1848–1912), known by his pen name James Otis, was an American journalist, educator, and author of children’s adventure stories. Born in Winterport, Maine, he worked as a reporter before becoming the first superintendent of schools in South Portland. Kaler wrote over 150 books, including Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus (1877), Mr. Stubbs’s Brother, and The Boy Spies series. His stories blended history with moral lessons on courage and honesty. He died in Portland, Maine, in 1912, reportedly from a heart attack. |
