as a kid growing up in the 90s, I LOVED tales like Treasure Island, Moby Dick and Master and Commander. Growing up I would play pretend that I was the daring captain, fighting against all odds to survive a storm (while sitting in a cardboard box.)
As we all know, time never stops, and the years flew by with deceptive speed. That kid grew up. But with this book, I could feel myself being that kid again, with the same sense of wonder. The story, the characters, even the ship herself, quickly became friends of mine, and me a cohort in their adventure.
Do not allow yourself to miss this. worth the credit or the buy.