"Lucy is an intrepid heroine with a swashbuckling spirit and a sailor's heart. A grand and adventurous tale, as magical and mysterious as the sea itself." -- Katherine Applegate, Newbery award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan "A thrilling, magical story with a feisty, unforgettable heroine. I couldn't put this book down." -- Patricia Reilly Giff, author of Newbery Honor book Lily's Crossing and the Polk Street School series "Storms and high seas, a mysterious house and a more mysterious ship, a magical sparkling cloud that brings new hope--they are all here. This novel is a hymn to courage, with a tempo that turns the pages, a rhythm that stirs the spirit." -- Gary D. Schmidt, National Book Award finalist and author of the Newbery Honor book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy "In this riveting story, landlubbers and seafarers alike will find a song of loss, courage, loyalty and magic--altogether wonderful!" -- Kathi Appelt, author of the Newbery Honor Book and National Book Award finalist The Underneath "Highly dramatic and visually stunning.

" -- Kirkus Reviews "The world of ships and sailing comes to life with Mariconda's rich details." -- Sacramento Book Review.