STARBOARD Paperback

"STARBOARD" by Nicola Skinner is an incredibly inventive and heartwarming middle-grade novel that takes an eleven-year-old YouTube sensation, Kirsten Bramble, on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. When a school trip to the historic SS Great Britain takes a surreal turn, the ancient ship astonishingly comes to life and claims Kirsten as its new captain, breaking free from its dry dock and setting sail across the ocean. Inspired by the real history of the SS Great Britain, this whimsical adventure, full of humor and profound emotional depth, explores themes of friendship, courage, and what it truly means to find your own path, even when you're completely out of your depth.