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Maura and Patrick have escaped the desperate poverty and danger of leaving home in Ireland to face even greater peril as they continue their daring voyage to the New World with their friend Laurence Kirkle. Aboard ship, they are crowded into the stench-filled pit of steerage, where they come face to face with illness and death, trying their best comfort and protect eight-year-old Bridy, who has lost both her parents. They find themselves at the mercy of fellow passengers--shady characters like Mr. Shagwell, an American in dire need of cash, and the conniving Mr. Clemspool, who sails first-class with young Mr. Grout, haunted by his criminal past. Ahead lies their future in America, fraught with danger and more crisis than they ever anticipated.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0380728761
ISBN13:9780380728763
Release Date:April 1998
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:432 Pages
Weight:0.66 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.1" x 7.5"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Page Turner, will keep you hooked!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book has many characters so it would be hard for me to summarize a review of what it's about. What I can tell you is that I hadn't read the first book and I thought I would be confused while I read this book, but I drifted along with everything that happened. Much suspense and everytime on thing happens it is quickly changed by someone else. In the begin I thought it wasn't worth my time, but when I reached the middle I knew that it had to be 5 stars and nothing less!
Beyond the Western Sea
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Beyond the Western Sea is a book of hope; the hope one family treasures. When two Irish children set off on a boat to meet their father in the unfamiliar world of America, there's trouble from the start. Maura O'Connell has enough worries watching after her wild brother, Patrick, without having to put up with Mr. Drabble, a man madly in love with her. Patrick has a boat full of his own secrets. But the long ride to America is just the beginning. America is full of the sorrow they wanted to leave behind in Ireland. My favorite character in this book is Laurence. Sir Laurence Kirkle left his home to get away from the thing the O'Connells pray for. What does Mr. Shagwell, the owner of the Lowell Mills, want with a street boy? Who is the man out to send all Irish immigrants back to their country? What secret does Laurence keep from his best friend? The only way to answer these questions is to travel Beyond the Western Sea.
Definitely one of the best books I've ever read!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
When my teacher made me read this book I thought Oh Great another long book. After a few chapters I couldn't stop. Avi is brilliant with these books 1 and 2. These two books are exciting, fun, and a cast of characters like you couldn't believe!I would not be suprised seeing the books in a Broadway Musical,you'd have to be crazy not to read these books. I cannot wait for Book 3, what happens with Grout, Laurence etc. If Avi reads this please e-mail me, after these books I almost worship you. Don't forget to read these books!!
It was a great book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The Beyond the Western Sea books are great books. I had them for a summer reading book and got 11/12 of one in less than a day. Avi has great characters in the story. Each with their own fascinating personality. It was probably the best book I've read all year.
This book was better than any other book I have read by Avi
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
A wonderful historical fiction book, about a family who brings a stowaway on board a ship to America. This book is a real page turner! At the end of each chapter the story made you want to read the next.
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