First published 1962
When a pampered teen is swept off a luxury liner, he must toil as a ship's boy on a gritty North Atlantic fishing trawler. Under the gruff tutelage of the seasoned crew, he learns the value of hard work and self-reliance. As they brave the dangers of the open sea, he's forced to confront his own weakness and privilege. In the end, the boy's harrowing journey transforms him into a young man ready to face the world.
Genres: 20th-century, adventure, coming-of-age, 19th-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, transformation
Setting: Grand Banks of Newfoundland, New England
169 pages · Paperback