Will Pedro come back to Spain alive? Where is he? Does the sea ever stop stretching on the horizon? All of these questions repeatedly run through Pedro’s head as the journey across the sea to uncharted lands. They think they are heading toward Asia, when really they really are heading toward America. Pedro is only about twelve, but he was hired to be ship’s boy on the trip across the seven seas. You’ll be pulled in, with lots of twists and turns, always wanting to read more to see if he makes it alive. The whole book is told by the point of view of Pedro, and it’s told like you’re reading his journal. The author did a really good job writing this book, and it shows what life might have been like in years past. Like how a young sailor might of felt, being far from home, not being the least bit sure where they are.
It keeps you wondering “What if I was Pedro”. I think this is a great book for all audiences, leaving behind the wonder of life long ago. I give this book 5 paws!
Even though I already read this book,your post makes me want to read it again.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the book, nice review!
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