by Collison, Linda,
[ 02. English Fiction ] Published by : Knopf, (New York :) Physical details: 408 p. : map ; 22 cm. Subject(s): Seafaring life --Fiction. | Sex role --Fiction. | Survival --Fiction. | Orphans --Fiction. | West Indies --History --16th century --Fiction. Year : 2006
Item type :
02. English Fiction
| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Intermediate Senior High | historical fiction | F COL | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-408).
Having been discovered as a stowaway as she tries to reach Barbados in 1760 to claim her father's estate, teenaged English orphan Patricia Kelley struggles to survive by learning to be a ship's doctor and by disguising herself as a man when necessary. Includes glossary of nautical terms.