A nice touch is the novel’s use of recurring motifs and patterns.
Boats Go – Board book By Light, Steve – GOOD
This activity book includes a code-breaking section for secret messages.
The Famine Ships: The Irish Exodus to America – Hardcover – GOOD
This novel weaves together multiple voices without ever feeling messy.
Greenlights – Hardcover By McConaughey, Matthew – VERY GOOD
What stands out about this anthology is the illustrated introduction.
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania – Paperback – VERY GOOD
You will find that this novel challenges your assumptions gently.
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea – Hardcover – GOOD
What makes this novel special is its quiet, thoughtful pace.
Heart of a Samurai – Paperback By Preus, Margi – GOOD
You will find that this novel makes you laugh and cry equally.
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea – Hardcover By Kinder, Gary – VERY GOOD
What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.
A Reluctant Bride (The Bride Ships) – Paperback By Hedlund, Jody – GOOD
What stands out about this activity book is the spiral binding for flat pages.
It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy – GOOD
This novel is illustrated with atmospheric scenes at key moments.
