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Reviewed on December 1, 1990
K-Gr 3 A story, told by a young girl, of her family's sudden acquisition of a rundown boat, their adjustment to it as they restore it, and their maiden voyage. The text has a lot going for it, with a wonderfully oddball streak that winds through the story, enriches it, and saves it from being too cute. The mother doesn't approve of the purchase; she's afraid of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More