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An adventure story filled with harrowing feats of survival set against an exciting historical background. Fleeing from danger, Robert and his best friend Michael sneak aboard a ship and hide in a lifeboat, convinced they will start a new life at the next port. When they are found, the real trouble begins. Trapped aboard a British Naval vessel, the boys must learn to endure a harsh life at sea and figure out how to get off without being shot as deserters. Torrential storms, a terrorizing bully, a mysterious initiation, and an untimely death during a perilous rounding of Cape Horn fill their months with adventure. An unexpected chance to escape comes and the boys don't waste a moment. It doesn't take long for them to realize they have gotten themselves lost in a treacherous jungle. Sickness plagues them. Spiders, snakes, and lurking predators are there at every turn. Robert and Michael must learn to rely on their wits...if they want to survive.

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"I was impressed with how simply and effortlessly the author told this addicting multi-layered story with well-developed world-building and great characters and still manage to make a wondrous fun adventure. This clever, thought-provoking, and interesting plot had me turning pages quickly and wanting more. I look forward to reading more wonderful stories by this author. Erin Smith, Elementary School Teacher, Uniondale, N.Y Margreit Maitland's, Runaway at Sea, is an action-packed, historical fiction adventure. It captured the attention of my middle school students and is guaranteed to keep you eagerly reading, from start to finish. The author has finesse in creating real-life characters and a plot that puts you in the center of the action. A necessary purchase if you're looking to instill empathy and compassion into others. I am looking forward to the next book. Lori Mahoney, English Language Arts Teacher, Stanford Middle School, Plattsburgh, NY Impressive debut by Margreit Maitland. The story draws you in on a nautical adventure through the eyes of a teenage boy who experiences hardship and tragedy on the high seas. Beautifully written with attention to detail in storytelling and well-developed characters. Maggie Santagato, Long Island, NY Runaway at Sea is an adventure book that you don't want to miss. I kept wanting to read more. With such vivid details it put you right there with the crew. But it also gives you a lesson to stand up for yourself. A true treasure of a book. Barbara Steppe, Long Island, NY Runaway At Sea does what every good read should: transport the reader to a different time and place. During your adventure, you'll sail the seas and trek through the rainforest alongside 12-year-old Robert and his best friend Michael as they run from their problems. But as these boys begin their journey into manhood, they learn an important lesson: you can't run away from your problems. Mr. Edward Grosskreuz, English Teacher Mepham High School, Bellmore N.Y. I received a copy of the newly-published book from the author. I must admit that preteen boys' adventure stories are not my go-to genre, but I found myself fairly easily ensnarled in the story and was surprised when it eventually came to its conclusion. There's definitely room for a sequel, or else the reader can use his or her imagination to figure out what happens next...This is a fast-paced adventure story that teaches quite a few lessons about life on the sea. It's obvious that the author did her research, and one needs not have read The Rime of the Ancient Mariner or Moby Dick to pick up on the lingo. I enjoyed this more than I anticipated I would. Mary Donnelly ""Maitland cultivates a fast-paced story and expressive flavor in her writing that keeps the action nonstop and centered on the boys' experiences and observations. As the story unfolds, middle-grade readers receive important lessons about early immigrant experiences and motivations through the eyes of two young people who move into adulthood through a difficult coming-of-age adventure among adults...Young fans of adventure stories will find the history easy to absorb against the backdrop of many different discoveries. The tale is highly recommended for middle-grade collections seeking high adventure, historical detail, and nicely developed, believable characters throughout."" http: //donovansliteraryservices.com/july-2021-issue.html"

Author Information

Writing has always been a dream, floating in the back of Margreit's mind for as long as she can remember. A love for literature was instilled in her by her mother and her family in general from an early age. While growing up, she read a wide range of books from the classics to something quick and fun, and adored getting lost in a story. When her grandfather Frost gave her the journal about Robert's trek across the world, it captured her imagination, and bringing his story of joy, heartbreak, and courage to life became a passion. She is proud to present this series as her debut to the writing world.Since the publication of the first two novels in the series, Margreit has launched a Creative Writing Workshop for children aged 10 and up for schools and libraries and is enjoying an opportunity to help students discover their potential and original ideas. In addition, she created an online Creative Writing Bootcamp which is available for all writers and aspiring writers age 17 and up. Sharing what she has learned about writing and helping others tap into their imaginations in creating stories is a happy accident. Margreit is an enthusiastic supporter of literature, education, science, wildlife, and nature. The source of which lies in being encouraged (at a very young age) to muck around in the mud searching for hermit crabs and other tiny or large inhabitants of the natural world. She enjoys living on Long Island, where she is happily surrounded by beaches and with her two children and cat. In her spare time, she can be found staying active and outside whenever possible and with her treasured family and friends. In the future, she looks forward to sharing many more stories.

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