Little Ship
Little Ship by Margaret Mayhew, published by Corgi Books in 1999, is a work of literature that explores the lives of a group of young people before and during World War II. The narrative centers on Guy, his younger brother Matt, their cousin Lizzie, and two newcomers, Anna and Otto, who each bring their own backgrounds and tensions into the mix. As they navigate their relationships and the challenges of the era, the story unfolds against the backdrop of the North Sea estuary, where they initially find solace in sailing.
Readers will find a complex interplay of emotions and rivalries as the characters confront their fears and prejudices. The book delves into themes of friendship, jealousy, and the impact of war, culminating in a pivotal moment during the retreat from Dunkirk. With 411 pages, this edition presents a rich narrative that captures the essence of youth and conflict, set against the historical turmoil of the time.
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Before the war it was just a few of them who went sailing on the North Sea estuary in their little boat. Guy, who was so handsome and so good at everything; Matt, his younger brother, who was determined not to be a cripple; and Lizzie, their small shy cousin who adored them both. They were later joined by two more Anna, a young Jewish refugee from Vienna, and Otto, sent from Berlin to an English public school in order to spy for his Nazi father.
As time passed, the tensions between them grew. Otto and Guy became fierce rivals at school and despite his ingrained hatred of her race, Otto found himself fascinated by the beautiful Anna who despised him for his beliefs as much as she mocked Guy’s conceit. Matt struggled to overcome his secret terror of the sea, while Lizzie battled with her jealousy of Anna. But there was one perfect summer’s day when they sailed together on the sunny blue water and, in unaccustomed amity, carved their initials on the port bow of the Rose of England. Then the war exploded all around them. It was May 1940 when their paths crossed again, on the desperate retreat from Dunkirk, when the little ship, against all the odds, sailed to the rescue.
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