About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager feels like a misfit who is constantly bumping up against the rigid expectations of school and family life. It is the perfect choice for a young person who expresses a deep desire to just run away or start over in a place where being different is the norm. The story follows sixteen-year-old Terry, who stows away on a yacht only to find herself shipwrecked on an island populated by a group of highly eccentric, modern-day pirates who are far more interested in philosophy and personal freedom than traditional villainy. While the premise sounds like a classic high-seas adventure, the heart of the book is an exploration of identity and the search for a chosen family. It deals with themes of independence and the courage it takes to be oneself when the world demands conformity. Parents will appreciate the clever, sophisticated humor and the way it validates the teenage struggle for autonomy. It is best suited for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy quirky characters and stories that challenge the status quo.
