Wonderful writing! I love it! I bless the day that I bought it at a used library book sale.

Great plot, interesting characters, and a certain relish for words that brings it all to life. A similar plot to the "Charlotte Doyle" story by Avi, but it's a great book with it's own voice.

I love the writing style! It's fresh and real, and the occasional subtle use of alliteration is genius.
One phrase particularly stayed in my mind, "Something that had clenched tight inside me unfurled at his words like a sail in a fresh breeze." An excellent simile with vivid words!