First published 2007
Joe Woods signs aboard a whaling vessel bound for the treacherous hunting grounds of the northern seas. The inexperienced sailor quickly discovers that life aboard ship means more than just hard work and salt spray. Captain Morrison runs his crew with an iron fist, while the veteran harpooners share tales of legendary whales and fortunes won and lost. When the ship encounters a massive sperm whale, Joe must prove himself in the most dangerous hunt of all. The young man faces storms, shipboard conflicts, and the raw power of the ocean's greatest creatures. His journey becomes a test of courage that will determine whether he returns home as a boy or a man.
Genres: fiction, american, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Northern Seas
Period: 19th-Century
388 pages · Paperback · Kessinger Publishing