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Maura O'Connell, fifteen, and her twelve‑year‑old brother Patrick flee the harsh poverty of Ireland, carrying only their bundles and tickets to the ocean. Sir Laurence Kirkle, a privileged eleven‑year‑old, abandons his sheltered life seeking justice. When fate unites the trio, they form an unlikely partnership and devise a daring scheme that could lead to freedom and glory—or dire consequences—across the Atlantic.
First publish date: October 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Avi
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