Discover the night ship, a sweeping, character-driven epic from award-winning author jess kidd. This brand new paperback edition invites readers who love historical fiction and maritime sagas to lose themselves in two intertwined journeys, where danger and curiosity collide on the high seas and beyond. Perfect for book lovers, parents, teachers, and gift buyers, this title blends rich atmosphere with intimate, emotional storytelling that lingers long after the final page. What’s inside the night ship title in this set: the night ship: jess kidd by jess kidd. In a tale that spans centuries, two vivid narratives unfold. In 1628, a young girl named mayken embarks on a voyage aboard the batavia, the era’s most impressive sea vessel. As she searches for her father, mayken navigates the ship’s bustling world and uncovers secrets both above and below deck. The voyage grows tense as shadows deepen, and the fate of the ship and everyone aboard hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, in 1989, gil a boy grieving the loss of his mother finds himself living with his irritable, reclusive grandfather in a shack on a small fishing island off the australian coast. The island’s reefs and wrecked boats set a stark backdrop for a boy wrestling with a difficult past, where his choices soon draw the attention of people who would rather keep dark secrets hidden. Together, these two eras weave a riveting examination of resilience, memory, and the human cost of survival. Author and context about the aut...
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