A heartwarming tale of sisterhood and survival against all odds.In 1910, eleven-year-old Maud and twelve-year-old Addie eagerly anticipate their Summer Social in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. But when the event goes awry, the sisters find themselves swept out to sea, adrift in the unforgiving North Atlantic. With only a picnic hamper and a carriage blanket, they must rely on their wits and each other to survive.
As they navigate stormy seas and make landfall on a deserted island, Maud and Addie forge an unbreakable bond. Their adventures test their courage and resourcefulness, leading them to discover inner strengths they never knew they possessed. Perfect for readers seekinghistorical fiction,juvenile adventure, and stories ofstrong female characters.
“Maud and Addieis an enchanting and timeless tale about two girls who get lost at sea and go on an adventure of a lifetime!”—Ellen E. Sutherland, Nova Scotia author of The Jamie Poole Books Series
"Filled with adventure, discovery, and a splash of sibling rivalry, Maureen Buchanan Jones’s historical novel
Maud & Addieincludes sweet messages about the importance of family. [...] Sure to enchant,
Maud & Addieis a touching novel complete with old skeletons, new friends, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood." —Vivian Turnbull,
Foreward Reviews"An absorbing tale of two young sisters from Halifax, Nova Scotia, who are swept out to sea and their trials and risk-taking as castaways. [...] With confident pacing that rises and falls like the waves, the book charts the girls’ progress as they enter survival mode, growing more resilient and resourceful with each test." —Kirkus Reviews
Maureen Buchanan Joneshas lived in New York, Mumbai, Illinois, Michigan, Saskatchewan, Texas, Den Haag, Pennsylvania, and Florida. She spent childhood summers in Nova Scotl£Ö
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