On being taken prisoner by the Nazis the children tell themselves that they are representing Britain - or Scotland - and they resolve to be brave and conceal their fear. The four stumble upon an enemy hideout and spot submarines and a sea-plane marked with "the sign of the crooked cross" - a reference to the swastika symbol. The first book, The Adventurous Four, was published in 1941 and is set firmly in wartime. In two full-length books and a short story, the children sail to Scottish islands and become embroiled in hair-raising adventures involving Nazis, gun-runners and thieves. The others look up to him, admiring his strength and courage and his knowledge of the sea, islands and seabirds. At fourteen Andy is already earning a living by fishing with his father off the coast of Scotland. The Adventurous Four are twins Jill and Mary, their elder brother Tom and their friend, fisher-boy Andy.
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