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Alone on a Wide Wide Sea

Name: Alone on a Wide Wide Sea
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
ISBN: 9780007230587

By Michael Morpurgo

An orphaned boy’s love of boats carries his daughter across oceans, chasing a family secret.

poignant inspirational heartfelt

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.67

From 3 readers

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

What is Alone on a Wide Wide Sea about?

After World War II, six-year-old orphan Arthur Hobhouse is sent from England to Australia, losing his sister and homeland. Facing hardships, he discovers a passion for boat-building and sailing. Years later, Arthur constructs a yacht for his daughter, Allie, who embarks on a solo voyage to England to find her father's long-lost sister. This poignant tale explores resilience, family bonds, and the enduring quest for belonging.

About the author

Michael Morpurgo is a much-loved British author who has written over a hundred books for children. He is best known for his story 'War Horse', which was made into a play and a film. Michael often writes about animals and adventures, inspiring children to imagine exciting worlds and discover the magic of stories.

Pages

320 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2007

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