The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons: 1 - Hardcover

Mariconda, Barbara

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062119796 ISBN 13: 9780062119797

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books, 2012

Synopsis

[ The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons Mariconda, Barbara ( Author ) ] { Hardcover } 2012

About this title

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

"A thrilling, magical story with a feisty, unforgettable heroine. I couldn't put this book down."--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

"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

From the Back Cover:

An enchanted flute that vibrates when danger is near, sparkling mist that unlocks a drawer of family secrets, and a bookcase that expands to conceal her hiding place--these are the bits of magic Lucy P. Simmons has experienced since her parents drowned at sea.

The magic is helping Lucy keep her house--Father's beloved "ship on shore"--out of the hands of her greedy uncle Victor. Lucy thinks the magic is coming from Marni, a mysterious woman who seems to be one with the sea itself . . . and who bears a striking resemblance to the mythical siren in the painting in Father's study.

Together, Lucy and Marni devise a plan to stop Uncle Victor's conniving ways. In the process, Lucy makes unexpected friends and discovers that courage may be the most powerful magic of all. But will it be enough to prevail in the face of her evil uncle?

Barbara Mariconda's beautifully written and timeless story overflows with dazzling magic, swashbuckling adventure, and good, old-fashioned heart.

About this edition

• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0062119796
• ISBN 13: 9780062119797
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256