In the aftermath of World War One, everyone in the small town of Barton is rebuilding their lives. Ben needs to find his brother, Samwho was wounded in action and is now missingif he wants to avoid being sent to the orphanage. Lottis horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away from her beloved home to boarding school, just when she has successfully managed to get expelled from her last one. When a chance encounter brings the two children together, each recognizes the other as a kindred spirit. But just as theyve found their feet, disaster strikes, and Ben and Lotti must run away. They hatch a plan to cross the English Channel on Bens narrowboat, the Sparrowhawk, and track down Sam in France. But theres something in France that Lotti is looking for, too. . . . Funny, heartwarming, and wise, Voyage of the Sparrowhawk is full of high stakes, twists and connections, andmost of alladventure.

 

 

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

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

There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by WW Norton & Co .

Natasha Farrant is a writer and literary scout. She is the author of the widely praised Children of Castle Rock (Faber, 2018), and other books. She lives in London with her family. natashafarrant. com @NatashaFarrant1