Boat Who Wouldn't Float
No. of pages 256
Published: 1984
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"Boat Who Wouldn't Float" by Farley Mowat is a humorous memoir recounting the author's adventures in attempting to build and sail a boat in Newfoundland. The story follows Mowat's quirky and often frustrating experience while dealing with the eccentricities of the local community and the challenges of boat-building. He shares the absurdities of his endeavor, from shaping the vessel to navigating the waters, all infused with his signature wit and charm. The narrative captures the essence of Newfoundland's culture and landscape while highlighting Mowat's determination and love for the sea, resulting in an entertaining exploration of human ingenuity and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 256 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1984 by Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc .