Voyage of the Sparrowhawk

In the aftermath of World War One, individuals in the small town of Barton are trying to rebuild their lives. Ben, an orphan, must find his missing brother, Sam, a wounded soldier, to avoid being sent to the orphanage. Lotti, threatened with boarding school by her uncaring relatives, and Clara, a young teacher awaiting news of her missing fiancé, join Ben. They embark on an adventure across the English Channel on Ben’s narrowboat, the Sparrowhawk, to find Sam and what Lotti seeks in France. Amidst storms, police pursuits, and gathering canine companions, their journey becomes a quest for their loved ones and a place to belong. This adventure-filled story won the 2020 Costa Children's Book Award and was recognized as a Best Children's Book of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews and a Best Book of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times.