Stowaway
Stowaway by Karen Hesse is a reprint edition published by Margaret K. McElderry Books on June 1, 2002. This 320-page book presents a fictional account of Captain James Cook’s 1768 voyage aboard H.M.S. Endeavour, focusing on the experiences of a boy named Nicholas Young, who secretly joins the expedition as a stowaway. Through Nicholas’s eyes, readers explore the challenges and adventures faced during this historic journey, including fierce hurricanes and encounters with new lands and cultures.
In this engaging narrative, readers will find a vivid depiction of exploration and discovery, as Nicholas navigates the trials of life at sea and forms lasting friendships. The book delves into themes of action and adventure within a historical context, offering insights into the world of transportation and maritime life in the 18th century. Stowaway invites readers to experience the excitement and dangers of exploration, making it a compelling addition to juvenile fiction.
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It is known that in the summer of 1768, Captain James Cook sailed from England on H.M.S Endeavour, beginning a three-year voyage around the world on a secret mission to discover an unknown continent at the bottom of the globe. What is less known is that a boy by the name of Nicholas Young was a stowaway on that ship.
Newbery winner Karen Hesse re-creates Cook’s momentous voyage through the eyes of this remarkable boy, creating a fictional journal filled with fierce hurricanes, warring natives, and disease, as Nick discovers new lands, incredible creatures, and lifelong friends.
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