Boat Girl: A Misadventure

The author of "Pest" has written a new novel, "Boat Girl," that follows a fifteen-year-old girl who moves to the British Virgin Islands with her family to live on a derelict sailboat. Caitlin uses the move to reinvent herself and meets new people, including the cute guy on the island. However, she starts to wonder if she and her new self have anything in common.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

From the acclaimed author of the Washington Post Noteworthy Book, Pest, comes a delightful and entertaining new novel that showcases the author's exceptional talent. Fifteen-year-old Caitlin Davis already faces numerous challenges in her life. She stands at a modest height, possesses a slender frame, and finds greater appeal in Evernote than in Snapchat. Additionally, she is two years younger than her peers in her grade. Now, her parents have decided to embark on an unexpected adventure by taking the family to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for an entire year. They plan to reside on a derelict sailboat, which they purchased sight unseen from cigar smugglers with limited navigational skills.

When Caitlin's best friend suggests that she sees this move as an opportunity to reinvent herself, Caitlin has nothing to lose. To her surprise, people in the BVI genuinely like her, not merely because of the intriguing treasures she discovers beneath her new home's splintery floorboards. Even the charming Tristan, the epitome of cuteness on the island, is captivated by her laid-back demeanor and artfully padded bikini top. Caitlin can't help but wonder if the new Caitlin and the authentic Caitlin share any similarities. Moreover, when the sailboat's former owners come seeking their forgotten contraband, Caitlin questions whether she will ever have the chance to discover the truth about herself.

Boat Girl is a captivating and fast-paced YA coming-of-age story that will have you laughing out loud. With a fresh style and perspective, it offers a quirky and relatable narrative that will resonate with readers of all ages. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey with Caitlin Davis as she navigates the challenges of self-discovery and embraces the unexpected adventures that life has in store for her.

Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684429455