A Confession of a Female Sailor -- International Award Novel

Author: (American) Wooten
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: "The Autobiography of Snowy" is a shining gem in the world of maritime adventure stories. The 19th-century nautical scenes depicted in the book are vivid and striking, and the development of suspenseful plots and the enhancement of entertainment effects are all highly successful. It is believed that today's readers will surely be unable to put it down. — Publishers Weekly
In the summer of 1832, when the 13-year-old Snowy, a young lady from the upper class, boarded the ship Sea Eagle alone on her journey to America, she had no idea that she would embark on a thrilling transatlantic voyage. During the voyage, the sailors were secretly plotting a mutiny. At first, Snowy stood on the side of the noble and elegant Captain Schellie, but gradually, as she learned about his cruel nature, she resolutely joined the ranks of the sailors. Soon, she became entangled in a mysterious murder case, was put on trial, and was sentenced to death. But with her own courage and wisdom, she narrowly escaped disaster. Later, when the Sea Eagle reached its destination, she had already become the captain who led the entire crew. However, when she finally returned to her parents after enduring countless hardships, she found that she no longer fit into the world she once knew. Where will she go from here? This book won the 1991 Newbery Honor for Children's Literature.