
Stowaway
Karen Hesse(Author)
Simon & Schuster (Publisher)
Published on 1. June 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-689-83989-4 (ISBN)
Description
In this "New York Times" bestseller, Newbery Medal winner Hesse recreates Captain James Cook's momentous voyage through the eyes of his remarkable stowaway--a young boy named Nicholas Young. Illustrations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Ninth Grade, Interest Age: From 10 to 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-689-83989-4 (9780689839894)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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.