Voyage of the Sparrowhawk

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Pub Date 12 Oct 2021 | Archive Date 30 Sep 2021
W. W. Norton & Company | Norton Young Readers

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From a beloved middle grade author: a propulsive seafaring adventure in search of loved ones and a place to call home.

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.

About the Author:  Natasha Farrant has worked in children's publishing for more than twenty years. She is the author of ten books for children and young adults, which have been described as "raucously funny" by the New York Times. She lives in London.

From a beloved middle grade author: a propulsive seafaring adventure in search of loved ones and a place to call home.

In the aftermath of World War One, everyone in the small town of Barton is...


Advance Praise

Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award.

"One of the most compelling, joyous, tearjerking and delightful reads of the year."-The Sunday Times (Children's Book of the Week)

"Magnificent odyssey...a rich and rewarding read."-New Statesman

Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award.

"One of the most compelling, joyous, tearjerking and delightful reads of the year."-The Sunday Times (Children's Book of the Week)

"Magnificent odyssey...a...


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When unpleasant relatives and a local constable try to ship them off to boarding school and an orphanage, two English orphans team up on an ocean adventure to seek missing family in France in the wake of WWI.

This novel about courage and found-families follows in the grand tradition of middle grade stories about plucky young orphans embarking on zany adventures. The quirkiness of the narrative voice, along with the historical setting, lend the book a classic feel while the cast of compassionate characters keep the tone hopeful through even its suspenseful moments. A fun choice for upper-elementary readers!

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