by Susan Cooper
First published 2720
A homesick English girl in modern-day America dreams of the high seas. An 11-year-old boy serves on the HMS Victory under Admiral Nelson in 1803. Their lives intertwine in mysterious ways as they navigate grief, duty, and the horrors of war. In the end, their bond transcends time, forging an unexpected path to healing.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, time-travel
Setting: Great Britain
Period: 19th Century
196 pages · Hardcover · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Content warnings: war