Voyage of the Sparrowhawk

In the aftermath of World War One, everyone in the small town of Barton is rebuilding their lives. Ben needs to find his brother, Sam--who was wounded in action and is now missing--if he wants to avoid being sent to the orphanage. Lotti's horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away from her beloved home to boarding school, just when she has successfully managed to get expelled from her last one.

When a chance encounter brings the two children together, each recognizes the other as a kindred spirit. But just as they've found their feet, disaster strikes, and Ben and Lotti must run away. They hatch a plan to cross the English Channel on Ben's narrowboat, the Sparrowhawk, and track down Sam in France. But there's something in France that Lotti is looking for, too. . . .

Funny, heartwarming, and wise, Voyage of the Sparrowhawk is full of high stakes, twists and connections, and--most of all--adventure.

Author: Natasha Farrant
Publisher: Norton Young Readers
Published: 10/12/2021
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.57h x 5.80w x 1.16d
ISBN: 9781324019725
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 10/04/2021
Booklist 10/15/2021 pg. 56