3.5
The Night Ship
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Based on a true story, an epic historical novel from the award-winning author of Things in Jars that illuminates the lives of two characters: a girl shipwrecked on an island off Western Australia and, three hundred years later, a boy finding a home with his grandfather on the very same island.
1629: A newly orphaned young girl named Mayken is bound for the Dutch East Indies on the Batavia, one of the greatest ships of the Dutch Golden Age. Curious and mischievous, Mayken spends the long journey going on misadventures above and below the deck, searching for a mythical monster. But the true monsters might be closer than she thinks.
1989: A lonely boy named Gil is sent to live off the coast of Western Australia among the seasonal fishing community where his late mother once resided. There, on the tiny reef-shrouded island, he discovers the story of an infamous shipwreck…
With her trademark “thrilling, mysterious, twisted, but more than anything, beautifully written” (Graham Norton, New York Times bestselling author) storytelling, Jess Kidd weaves “a true work of magic” (V.E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue) about friendship, sacrifice, brutality, and forgiveness.
1629: A newly orphaned young girl named Mayken is bound for the Dutch East Indies on the Batavia, one of the greatest ships of the Dutch Golden Age. Curious and mischievous, Mayken spends the long journey going on misadventures above and below the deck, searching for a mythical monster. But the true monsters might be closer than she thinks.
1989: A lonely boy named Gil is sent to live off the coast of Western Australia among the seasonal fishing community where his late mother once resided. There, on the tiny reef-shrouded island, he discovers the story of an infamous shipwreck…
With her trademark “thrilling, mysterious, twisted, but more than anything, beautifully written” (Graham Norton, New York Times bestselling author) storytelling, Jess Kidd weaves “a true work of magic” (V.E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue) about friendship, sacrifice, brutality, and forgiveness.
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Tamara
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“Epic dual timeline historical fiction based on real events.
In 1629, Mayken embarks on a lengthy voyage aboard the ill-fated Batavia, in search of her father. With little to occupy her she is curious to explore the lower sections of the ship, and soon becomes fixated on tales of terrifying legendary creatures.
In 1989, Gil has been forced to leave his home behind and now lives on a small Australian fishing island with his grandfather. Resentments run deep, and Gil's troubled state soon attracts attention from the wrong people.
Many artefacts from the Batavia can be found on and around the island, causing echos to resonate through the centuries which inextricably bind these two young people.
Exploring the best and worst of people, this would make a great book club read.”
Lucie Hemmings
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“I read this book and I found it enjoyable, wonderful, great and excellent. I like reading two timelines stories also it is the best book of timeline story. You like reading two and more timelines stories and books. You will like reading this book. I recommended you reading for yourself.”
Elizabeth
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“This was more impactful than I thought it would be. Very moving and powerful. I enjoyed Jess’ writing style!”SonnyRebecca
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