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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Charlotte Williamson Thorpe—Wim—comes from a long line of sea captains based out of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Since her best friend died the summer before, all Wim wants is to be left alone, to finish her senior year in peace and spend time with her dogs and the horses at Dune Stables. But soon people start entering Wim’s life as if com- ing in on the tide. First she sees the man with the tattooed face. He seems to be trying to tell her something. Next Aunt Kia arrives. Then there’s David Te Makara, a compelling visitor from New Zealand who has moved into the cottage behind her house to research her family history. He has his fifteen-year-old niece with him, and Wim can’t help but react to Tangi’s strong opinions. Soon Wim’s quiet and safe routine is turned upside down, spilling out secrets too painful to face and too important to ignore. One of the mysteries is an antique journal, written in code by a boy who knew her most famous ancestor, Captain Charles Williamson Thorpe, who sailed away to New Zealand on a merchant vessel and returned to the Cape on a ship laden with secrets. It will take every ounce of Wim’s courage to sift through the secrets and open her heart to love again. Review:"This interesting plot twist winds in and out among intricate family relationships, first romance, a quest for self-understanding, mystery, and adventure to create a first-rate novel… Readers interested in independent heroines searching for an elusive dream will immerse themselves in this complex but rewarding novel." Review:"Savage's ambitious coming-of-age novel combines historical facts with contemporary mystery, supernatural occurrences, romance and tragedy." Synopsis:Wim comes from a long line of sea captains in Provincetown. She wants to spend the summer alone, but a man with a tattooed face, her Aunt Kia and a compelling visitor from New Zealand have other plans for her. About the AuthorDeborah Savage is the author of a number of books for young adults, including, Summer Hawk, winner of the Boston Authors Award for young adult literature 2000, To Race a Dream, and Under a Different Sky, which School Library Journal called in a starred review, "endlessly fascinating and appealing." She lives in western Massachusetts. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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