Now published by Stewart, Tabori, and Chang, Stine's Off to Sea already has a proven track record in the book and gift market. The story of a man and a woman drawn together in a sea of mysterious attractions, who then grow apart, Off to Sea tells what happens during their separation and how they manage to reconnect. 55 color illustrations.

From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Zunon comes an adventurous bath time story. Bath time is full of magic. The faucet flows like a waterfall, the bathroom floor is a distant shore, toy boats sail against the waves. An imagination-fueled adventure on the high seas is just what it takes to get little one clean.

In 'Off to Sea: The Adventures of Jovial Jack Junker on his Road to Fame' by William Henry Giles Kingston, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the eyes of the protagonist as he embarks on a life-changing voyage at sea. Kingston's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style immerse readers in the world of 19th-century maritime adventures, with a focus on themes of courage, determination, and the pursuit of success despite numerous obstacles. The book also provides a valuable insight into the naval literature of the time, showcasing Kingston's talent for storytelling and his deep understanding of naval traditions and practices. Through Jack Junker's adventures, readers are not only entertained but also educated about the harsh realities of life at sea. William Henry Giles Kingston, a prolific author of children's adventure novels, drew inspiration from his own experiences at sea to write this captivating tale of a young sailor's rise to fame and fortune. His expertise in maritime lore and his passion for storytelling shine through in every page, making 'Off to Sea' a must-read for fans of classic adventure literature. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in maritime history, naval fiction, or simply looking for a thrilling and immersive reading experience.

Reproduction of the original: Off to Sea, the Adventures of Jovial Jack Junker on his Road to Fame by W.H.G Kingston

Out to Sea follows the journey of a young girl named Lara who is so sad after the death of her grandmother that she is carried out to sea on a flood of her own tears. When it seems like sadness has overwhelmed her entirely, she discovers a pearl at the bottom of the ocean that triggers memories of the many happy times Lara shared with her grandmother. With the pearl safely at her side, Lara realises that she is not alone and finds the strength to pick up her oars and row herself back home. Illustrated in Helen Kellock's inimitable style of pencil, gouache and watercolour artworks, Out to Sea expresses the experience of anxiety and grief with unprecedented sensitivity. Unlike other books for children about loss or grief that usher their readers towards a conclusion, Out to Sea shows readers how they might ride the wave of emotions without losing perspective.

Confined in a small space for months on end, subject to ship's discipline and living on limited food supplies, many sailors of old lost their minds – and no wonder. Many still do. The result in some instances was bloodthirsty mutinies, such as the whaleboat Sharon whose captain was butchered and fed to the ship's pigs in a crazed attack in the Pacific. Or mob violence, such as the 147 survivors on the raft of the Medusa, who slaughtered each other in a two-week orgy of violence. So serious was the problem that the Royal Navy's own physician claimed sailors were seven times more likely to go mad than the rest of the population. Historic figures such as Christopher Columbus, George Vancouver, Fletcher Christian (leader of the munity of the Bounty) and Robert FitzRoy (founder of the Met Office) have all had their sanity questioned. More recently, sailors in today's round-the-world races often experience disturbing hallucinations, including seeing elephants floating in the sea and strangers taking the helm, or suffer complete psychological breakdown, like Donald Crowhurst. Others become hypnotised by the sea and jump to their deaths. Off the Deep End looks at the sea's physical character, how it confuses our senses and makes rational thought difficult. It explores the long history of madness at sea and how that is echoed in many of today's yacht races. It looks at the often-marginal behaviour of sailors living both figuratively and literally outside society's usual rules. And it also looks at the sea's power to heal, as well as cause, madness.

Waldo Astley comes to Bexham on a personal mission, and finds that his mission involves him in the lives of several Bexham women who each coped in her own way with War World II.