The Voyage Of Lucy P. Simmons

"In this riveting story, landlubbers and seafarers alike will find a song of loss, courage, loyalty and magic--altogether wonderful!"--Kathi Appelt, author of the Newbery Honor Book and National Book Award finalist The Underneath "A thrilling, magical story with a feisty, unforgettable heroine."--Patricia Reilly Giff, author of Newbery Honor book Lily's Crossing and the Polk Street School series "Storms and high seas, a mysterious house and a more mysterious ship, a magical sparkling cloud that brings new hope--they are all here. This novel is a hymn to courage, with a tempo that turns the pages, a rhythm that stirs the spirit."--Gary D. Schmidt, National Book Award finalist and author of the Newbery Honor book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy "Highly dramatic and visually stunning."--Kirkus Reviews "The world of ships and sailing comes to life with Mariconda's rich details."--Sacramento Book Review Praise for The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons series: "Lucy is an intrepid heroine with a swashbuckling spirit and a sailor's heart. A grand and adventurous tale, as magical and mysterious as the sea itself."--Katherine Applegate, Newbery award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan "A grand and a good finale for Lucy et al."--Kirkus "Magic and a magical creature help Lucy along the way to the satisfying conclusion during which all questions about each character are answered. As in the previous books, the pace is fast and action-packed with just a hint of romance for the protagonist."--School Library Journal "Teens who have enjoyed joining in on Lucy's rollicking ride over the last two books in this trilogy will be delighted with their experience in the final story in this trilogy."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Teens who have enjoyed joining in on Lucy s rollicking ride over the last two books in this trilogy will be delighted with their experience in the final story in this trilogy. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)" A grand and a good finale for Lucy et al. --Kirkus" Magic and a magical creature help Lucy along the way to the satisfying conclusion during which all questions about each character are answered. As in the previous books, the pace is fast and action-packed with just a hint of romance for the protagonist. --School Library Journal" Praise for The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons series: Lucy is an intrepid heroine with a swashbuckling spirit and a sailor s heart. A grand and adventurous tale, as magical and mysterious as the sea itself. --Katherine Applegate, Newbery award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan" A thrilling, magical story with a feisty, unforgettable heroine. --Patricia Reilly Giff, author of Newbery Honor book Lily's Crossing and the Polk Street School series" Highly dramatic and visually stunning. --Kirkus Reviews" The world of ships and sailing comes to life with Mariconda s rich details. --Sacramento Book Review" In this riveting story, landlubbers and seafarers alike will find a song of loss, courage, loyalty and magic altogether wonderful! --Kathi Appelt, author of the Newbery Honor Book and National Book Award finalist The Underneath" Storms and high seas, a mysterious house and a more mysterious ship, a magical sparkling cloud that brings new hope they are all here. This novel is a hymn to courage, with a tempo that turns the pages, a rhythm that stirs the spirit. --Gary D. Schmidt, National Book Award finalist and author of the Newbery Honor book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy"