The Strange Intruder

by Arthur Catherall

A normal day in the life of those who live on the small, rocky island of Mykines in the Faroes Islands is demanding enough, but nothing will ever compare to the unforgettable one that comes to the island one blustery fall day, especially for young 16-year-old Sven Klakk. What begins as a quiet day of fishing, with Sven enviously watching the men using fleygs (fowling nets) on the cliffs high above him, ends in a tumult of suspense and terror. A force ten gale; a damaged ship and crew in danger of smash-up on the rocks of its own island home; a handful of women, old men, and one 16-year-old ...

Genres: Fiction, Childrens, Adventure, Young Adult

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1964

About the author

In addition to his own name, Arthur Catherall also wrote under the names A.R. Channel, Dan Corby, J. Baltimore, Linda Peters (Adventure at Brackendale), Peter Hallard, Margaret Ruthin, and Trevor Maine.

He was a prolific author of magazine short stories, single novels and series novels for all age groups and genders. His children's adventure stories were popular in book club editions and can be found in several languages.

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember loving this book as a kid and I can still remember almost the complete plot. That doesn't happen for many books. A great Y/A adventure.

[wanderer · Rating 3 out of 5]

My middle-grade students liked this book. It had some nice, tense moments and gave a good picture of life on the Faroe Islands. I also liked the way animals were portrayed and treated.