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Sailing to America

Sailing to America

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Captain Olly embarks on a daring journey to the USA in a rubber dinghy, but a gull warns him of danger, proving that courage and perseverance can overcome adversity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 24 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books


Captain Olly, a brave and adventurous soul, sets his sights on a remarkable destination: the United States of America. With unwavering determination, he embarks on a daring voyage aboard a rubber dinghy, leaving his loyal doggy friends behind on the shore, afraid to accompany him on this perilous journey. As Captain Olly navigates the vast ocean, a wise gull appears, cautioning him about the dangers ahead. Undeterred, Olly dismisses the gull's warning as mere superstition and continues his pursuit. However, fate has other plans in store for him.

As the days pass, Olly encounters numerous challenges and obstacles, testing his courage and resilience. Storms rage, waves crash, and the wind howls, but he remains steadfast in his resolve. Despite the gull's persistent warnings, Olly continues to push forward, driven by his unwavering ambition.

One fateful day, as Olly rests on a small island, he discovers a treasure map hidden in a coconut. The map leads him to a hidden cove, where he discovers a magnificent treasure chest filled with gold coins and precious jewels. Overwhelmed with joy and success, Olly realizes that the gull was indeed right. He had made a big mistake by ignoring their warnings, but his determination and perseverance had paid off in the end.

With his newfound wealth, Olly returns to his doggy friends on the shore, proud and victorious. They celebrate his remarkable journey, and together, they embark on new adventures, forever grateful for the lessons learned and the bonds forged.

This heartwarming tale of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity is written in an engaging rhyming style, accompanied by vibrant ink and watercolour illustrations. It serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, with unwavering determination and a touch of luck, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our dreams.

Weight: 160g
Dimension: 280 x 215 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781760361273

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