About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels weighed down by expectations or fears that their family's financial struggles or past mistakes define who they are. It is an ideal choice for a middle-grade reader navigating the pressure to fit in while hiding their true self. The story follows twelve-year-old Sai, a talented girl living a lie to escape her father's reputation as a conman. To secure her future, she joins a high-stakes sea voyage to map unknown lands. Through her journey, the book explores themes of integrity, social class, and the courage it takes to chart one's own path. It is a sophisticated adventure that handles complex moral dilemmas with a hopeful, empowering lens.
