True Spirit
No. of pages 168
Published: 2023
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"True Spirit" by Jesse Martin tells the inspiring true story of a young Australian's incredible journey to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. At just 16 years old, Jesse embarks on a perilous adventure aboard his yacht, "Ellie." Overcoming fierce storms, moments of self-doubt, and navigating the vast, unpredictable ocean, Jesse's journey is not just about sailing but also about resilience, courage, and the quest for personal growth. Through his experiences at sea, he learns valuable life lessons about determination, embracing challenges, and the importance of following one's dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 168 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 2023 by Gracie Mitchell .