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The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 9

Published: 2015

Great for age 9-17 years

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Becket Rumsey is all at sea. His dad has run away with him and his brother Billy in the middle of the night. And they've left everything behind, including their almost-mum Pearl. Becket has no idea what's going on it's a mystery. So with the help of Billy and a snail called Brian, Becket sets out on a journey of discovery. It's not plain sailing but then what journeys ever are? A story of new beginnings, and learning that goodbye isn't always the end, from the bestselling author of A Boy Called Hope.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2015 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Lara Williamson was born and studied in Northern Ireland, before moving to London. After working for magazines including ELLE and New Woman, Lara became Beauty Editor at J17. This is her second novel.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Sheffield Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sheffield Children's Book Award.