The Wanderer
The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, published by Joanna Cotler Books/HarperCollinsPublishers in 2000, is a captivating tale that follows thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody as they embark on a transatlantic journey aboard a forty-five-foot sailboat. As they navigate the challenges of sailing toward England to visit their grandfather, Sophie finds herself the only girl among a crew of her three uncles and two cousins. The story intertwines their adventures at sea with personal reflections, revealing deeper connections to their pasts.
Readers will discover the unique perspectives of Sophie and Cody through their travel logs, which detail the trials and triumphs of their voyage. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery and familial relationships as the characters confront their insecurities and aspirations. As they face the unpredictable nature of the ocean, the experiences of these six wanderers unfold, blending stories of adventure with the quest for identity. This edition spans 305 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging exploration of life’s journeys and the bonds that shape us.
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Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their transatlantic crossing aboard the Wanderer, a forty-five foot sailboat, which, along with uncles and another cousin, is en route to visit their grandfather in England. Thirteen-year-old Sophie is the only girl amongst the surly crew of The Wanderer made up of her three uncles and two cousins. They sail across the Atlantic toward England, the land of Bompie, her grandfather. The sea calls to Sophie promising adventure and the chance to explore and discover. But the personal journey she takes brings her deeper into a forgotten past than she ever knew she could travel to. Sophie’s thirteen-year-old cousin Cody isn’t even sure why his father brought him along on this voyage. Everyone, including his dad, thinks he’s nothing but a knuckle headed doofus. But behind all the goofing off, he wonders if he has the strength to prove himself to the crew and to his father. Through Sophie’s and Cody’s travel logs, the amazing experiences of these six wanderers and their perilous journey unfold. Stories of the past and the daily challenges to survive at sea swirl together as The Wanderer sails toward its destination, and its passengers search for their places in the world. — From publisher.
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